Recent product recalls

By Robin Melen on January 9, 2013 12:01:00 am

INFANT SLEEPERS About 800,000 Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleepers sold at mass merchandise stores nationwide and online since September 2009 for between $50 and $85. Units currently in retail stores are not affected by this recall to inspect. Only products that show signs of mold after use by consumers are included in this announcement. Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that mold has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. Although mold is not present at the time of purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product.

Fisher-Price has received 600 reports of mold on the product. Sixteen consumers have reported that their infants have been treated for respiratory issues, coughs and hives after sleeping in the product.
IF YOU OWN ONE Check for mold under the removable seat cushion. Dark brown, gray or black spots can indicate the presence of mold. If mold is found, contact Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 for cleaning instructions or further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at www.service.mattel.com or by contacting the firm. Go to www.service.mattel.com for more information.

For the latest information on all recalls, go to Recalls.gov. There you'll find recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, among others.

Robin Melen

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