Fisher Price Recalls Gliders After 4 Infant Deaths

 

SAN ANGELO, TX -- In collaboration with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fisher-Price has announced the recall for two of their infant toys.

The 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers and the 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders were recalled after four infant deaths were attributed to the toys.

According to CPSC, the reported deaths involved the 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother. Between April 2019 and February 2020, the infants were placed on their backs unrestrained the gliders. They were later found on their stomachs. No deaths have been attributed to the 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders.

The infants were identified as a 4-month old from Missouri, a 2-month old from Nevada, a 2-month old from Michigan, and an 11-week old from Colorado.

“These types of incidents are heartbreaking,” said Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “Loving parents put their babies in these products never expecting a tragedy. Inclined products, such as gliders, soothers, rockers, and swings are not safe for infant sleep, due to the risk of suffocation.”

This recall involves CHP56, CHP55, and CBT81 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers. This recall also involves the GDD28, GDD39, GDD41, GGW85, GNX43, GVG43, HBD26, and HBD27 of the 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders. HBT17 is sold in Canada only. 

Fisher-Price Recall

Fisher-Price Recall

The products have two use modes: A powered glider seat and an infant rocker. In both modes, the product can move in a head-to-toe or side-to-side motion. The model number is located on the underside of the base. 

According to Fisher-Price approximately 120,000 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers and 55,000 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders were sold nationwide. 

The 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers, which retailed for $108, were sold from January 2014 through December 2020. The 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders were sold from November 2018 through May 2021, for about $125.

“There is nothing more important to Fisher-Price than the safety of our products and the trust that families put in us,” said Chuck Scothon, General Manager of Fisher-Price. “These incidents are indeed heart-breaking. We are committed to educating parents and caregivers on the safe use of all of our products, including the importance of following all warnings and instructions to ensure the health and safety of babies and children.”

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Fisher-Price for a refund. To obtain a refund, consumers should visit Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com, and click on “Recall & Safety Alerts,” or call toll-free at 855-853-6224 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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