CPSCJuly 28, 2009

BabySwede LLC Bouncer Chairs recall: Laceration Hazard

BabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was BabySwede LLC Bouncer Chairs recalled?

Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using both Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs and contact BabySwede LLC for instructions on how to return the recalled products for inspection and relabeling. If any metal pieces are found through inspection, the consumer will be provided with a new BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance product. Contact: For additional information, please contact BabySwede, LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.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
BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs
Company
BabyBjörn AB, of Sweden, BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, OH
Quantity
About 6,500
Sold at
Baby product retailers and various mass merchants nationwide, online retailers and catalogs from September 2008 through July 2009. The Babysitter Balance sold for about $170, and the Babysitter Balance Air for about $190.
Recall date
July 28, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the BabyBjörn's Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncers. These bouncing chairs for babies have a red safety latch on the height adjustment mechanism and a plastic footrest with the BabyBjörn® logo. Recalled models and colors are: BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance: Black/Red; Model #009064US Black/Silver; Model #009065US Dark Blue/Blue; Model #009066US Brown/Beige; Model #009069US BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air: White; Model 009001US

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