CPSCApril 10, 2002

CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair

CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings

Why was CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair recalled?

It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is properly attached. If the seat is not properly attached, a free replacement seat and revised instructions will be provided. Contact: For more information, call Fisher-Price at (800) 942-5912 anytime, or visit the firm's website at http://www.service.mattel.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Smart Response Swings
Company
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Quantity
About 42,000
Sold at
Discount department and juvenile product stores nationwide sold these swings, from December 2001 through March 2002, for about $70.
Recall date
April 10, 2002
Incidents / injuries
Fisher-Price has received seven reports of the seats of the swings flipping forward, including four reports of babies hitting their heads on the floor. Though bumps and red marks were reported, there have been no serious injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. The swing operates in response to a sound sensor and plays music. The metal legs of the swing are either blue or beige, and the seat is either beige or white. The Fisher-Price logo appears on the seat's tray. Product numbers 79644, 79645 or 79647 are molded onto the back of the seat.

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