[Recalled] Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings — The Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulde… | CPSC 2010-03-24
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 10177 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 March 2010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant weighing up to 20 lbs. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. "Infantino," "SlingRider" and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" branded sling carriers were sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7. Hazards: Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
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What to do if you own this product
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