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More than two million infant swings and seats have been recalled due to strangulation hazards and one reported death.
On Monday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Thorley Industries, LLC, d.b.a. 4moms announced the voluntary recall of about two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers from the brand 4moms in apress release.
The statement adds that 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo sold in Canada havealso been recalled.
When the swing or rocker is not in use, their straps can hang below the seat. Infants, when crawling, can become entangled in those straps.
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 4M-005).Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 1026).Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 4M-005).PHOTO: 4momsRecalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 1026).PHOTO: 4moms
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 4M-005).Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 1026).
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 4M-005).
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 1026).
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 4M-005).PHOTO: 4momsRecalled 4moms MamaRoo (Model 1026).PHOTO: 4moms
The release explained that the recall only includes MamaRoo models with a 3-point harness which include versions 1.0 and 2.0 (model number 4M-005), version 3.0 (model number 1026), and version 4.0 (model number 1037) — the model number for the swing is located on the bottom of the unit. The model with a 5-point harness has not been recalled.
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4moms also clarified in a statement to PEOPLE that the newly released MamaRoo (model 1046) is not included in the recall due to its re-designed harness and strap configuration.
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (model 1037).Recalled 4moms RockaRoo (Model 4M-012).Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (model 1037).PHOTO: 4momsRecalled 4moms RockaRoo (Model 4M-012).PHOTO: 4moms
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (model 1037).Recalled 4moms RockaRoo (Model 4M-012).
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (model 1037).
Recalled 4moms RockaRoo (Model 4M-012).
Recalled 4moms MamaRoo (model 1037).PHOTO: 4momsRecalled 4moms RockaRoo (Model 4M-012).PHOTO: 4moms
It is now advised that those who have the product in their possession, and have infants who are crawling, should “immediately” stop using the device and remove it from reach of the child.
“Consumers should contact 4moms immediately to register for a free strap fastener that will prevent the straps from extending under the swing when not in use,” the release said.
The statement said that 4moms is also contacting all known buyers of the recalled products directly.
source: people.com
