CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings

Recalled April 10, 2002 · CPSC recall 02136 · Fisher-Price

Hazard

It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is properly attached. If the seat is not properly attached, a free replacement seat and revised instructions will be provided.

Units

About 42,000

Incidents / injuries

Fisher-Price has received seven reports of the seats of the swings flipping forward, including four reports of babies hitting their heads on the floor. Though bumps and red marks were reported, there have been no serious injuries.

Description

The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. The swing operates in response to a sound sensor and plays music. The metal legs of the swing are either blue or beige, and the seat is either beige or white. The Fisher-Price logo appears on the seat's tray. Product numbers 79644, 79645 or 79647 are molded onto the back of the seat.

What to do

Contact

For more information, call Fisher-Price at (800) 942-5912 anytime, or visit the firm's website at http://www.service.mattel.com

Product

Smart Response Swings

Imported by

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

Retailers

Discount department and juvenile product stores nationwide sold these swings, from December 2001 through March 2002, for about $70.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →