Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Infantino is recalling SlingRider baby slings due to suffocation hazards. The soft fabric carriers, designed to hold infants up to 20 pounds, can restrict an infant's breathing in two ways: the fabric can press against a baby's nose and mouth, or the sling's curved design can restrict the airway by bending the infant's chin toward the chest. Because infants in their first few months lack the neck strength to control their heads and cannot cry for help, they can slowly suffocate. Three infant deaths have been reported in connection with these slings.
The recalled slings include the Infantino "SlingRider" (identified by "Infantino" printed on the plastic slider and on the instruction label inside) and "Wendy Bellissimo" branded slings sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us (item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7). Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product: either a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym, plus a Jittery Pals Rattle.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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