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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2000
Release # 00-092
Fisher-Price Recall Line: (800) 505-0600 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant Products
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily
recalling two infant products. About 105,000 "3-in-1 Cradle Swings" with
detachable carriers are being recalled, along with 235,000 "Bounce 'n
Play Activity Domes."
Recall of 3-in-1 Cradle Swing With Detachable Carrier
The 3-in-1 Cradle Swing has a detachable seat that can be used as a
carrier. When used as a carrier, the locks for the handle can
unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this
happens, infants can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
There have been 28 reports of the carrier's handle unexpectedly
releasing when used as a carrier, resulting in injuries to 10 infants.
The injuries include a skull fracture, bumps, bruises and scrapes to the
head. According to the reports, some injuries occurred to infants who
were restrained in the seat.
The recalled Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Cradle Swings are model numbers 79321
and 79322. The model number is on the underside of the motor housing and
on the bottom of the seat. "Fisher-Price" is on the front of the motor's
housing and on the bottom of the seat. Only swings with detachable
carriers are included in this recall.
Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount stores sold the
3-in-1 Cradle Swings nationwide from March 1997 through January 1999 for
about $100.
Consumers should stop using the swing's seat as a carrier immediately.
Fisher-Price will provide a free repair kit that will lock the carrier's
handle in place. The repair can be done quickly and easily in the home.
Consumers can continue to use the seat as intended as a cradle swing.
Fisher-Price Cradle Swings that do not have a detachable carrier (model
numbers 79454, 79456 and 79386) are not included in this recall.
Recall of Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome
The Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome is a portable play and nap space for
indoor and outdoor use. The product resembles a pop up tent. It
features a zippered canopy attached to a raised metal frame that
suspends the play and nap surface so that it can bounce. The nylon
bands that hold the surface level can detach allowing the surface to
tilt. This can cause an infant to slide down against one end and be
trapped in a position in which it is difficult to breathe, posing a
suffocation hazard.
There have been 28 reports of the nylon band detaching and causing the
play and nap surface to tilt. No injuries have been reported.
To determine if the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome is part of the recall,
check the notice tag on the bottom of the product. Model number 79534 is
on the left side of the tag and a 6-character code is on the bottom of
the tag. All codes that end with number 8 are included in the recall.
All codes that end with number 9 and begin with numbers 001 through 286
are included in the recall. Only products with these codes are recalled.
Fisher-Price will help consumers determine if their Activity Dome is
recalled. "Fisher-Price" is on the canopy of the product.
Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount stores have sold
the Bounce 'n Play Activity Domes nationwide from December 1998 through
March 2000 for about $50.
Consumers should stop using the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome
immediately. Fisher-Price will provide a free repair kit that will
strengthen the support for the play and nap surface to keep it level.
The repair can be done quickly and easily in the home.
Fisher-Price Bounce 'n Play Activity Domes with a green dot on the
bottom of the product (and a "quality approved" sticker on the box) have
been repaired and are not recalled.
To receive free repair kits for either one or both of these infant
products, or for more information, consumers should call Fisher-Price at
1-800-505-0600 anytime Monday through Friday. The free repair kits are
available only through Fisher-Price. Consumers also can visit the
Fisher-Price website at http://www.fisher-price.com/us/help/cradle.asp for 3-in-1 Cradle Swings and http://www.fisher-price.com/us/help/cradle.asp#BounceNPlay for Activity Domes for more information.