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Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Cradle Swings Due to Fall Hazard

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Recall Date: April 14, 2016

Recall Number: 16-143

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cradle ‘n Swings

Hazard: When the seat peg is not fully engaged the seat can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the child.

Remedy: New instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cradle swing and contact Fisher-Price for revised assembly instructions.

Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on Recalls & Safety Alerts for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Fisher-Price-Recalls-Infant-Cradle-Swings/

Units: About 34,000

Description: This recall includes three models of the Fisher-Price cradle swings: CHM84 Soothing Savanna Cradle ‘n Swing, CMR40 Sweet Surroundings Cradle ‘n Swing, and CMR43 Sweet Surroundings Butterfly Friends Cradle ‘n Swing. The swings have two different swinging motions – rocking side-to-side, or swinging head-to-toe, and six different swing speeds from low to high. The product number is located on the seat under the pad.

Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received two reports of a seat peg coming out from the seat, causing the seat to fall. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: buybuyBaby, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $170.

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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