EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Baby sleeper Fisher Price “Rock'n'Play sleeper” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0754/19
Summary
When the restraint system is not correctly used, or under other circumstances such as adding bedding or pillows, or when the seat is used for a child above three months, the child may roll over from the back to the stomach or side. This may lead to suffocation.
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Product
Baby sleeper — Fisher Price
- Brand
- Fisher Price
- Name / model
- Rock'n'Play sleeper · All models are recalled.
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Reclining baby sleeper that rocks, vibrates, and plays music, intended for children under three months.
- Recall information: https://service.mattel.com/us/intl.aspx#
What is the risk?
- When the restraint system is not correctly used, or under other circumstances such as adding bedding or pillows, or when the seat is used for a child above three months, the child may roll over from the back to the stomach or side. This may lead to suffocation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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