More than 2 million infant swings and rockers have been recalled for posing a danger of strangulation after a baby died and another was rescued from entanglement.
According to a report in The New York Times, the recall involved MamaRoo swings and rockers made by the company 4moms. The restraint straps in these swings and rockers hang below the seat while not in use, creating the possibility that crawling infants could get stuck in them.
Details of the MamaRoo Swings and RockaRoo Rockers Recall
The company has received two reports of entanglement incidents involving infants caught in the strap under the unoccupied MamaRoo infant swing after crawling under the seat. A 10-month-old died from asphyxiation and another 10-month-old baby suffered bruising to his neck before being rescued by a caregiver, according to a report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The company has advised consumers with crawling infants to stop using these recalled products and place them where children cannot access them. To eliminate the concern, the company is offering consumers a free strap fastener that holds the straps when they are not in use.
Two million MamaRoo swings and about 220,000 RockaRoo rockers have been sold in the U.S. The MamaRoo swing has different motions, speeds, and sounds, while the RockaRoo rocker has a front-to-back gliding motion. Target and BuyBuy Baby stores, Amazon, and the 4moms website sold both product lines. They sold the rockers for $160 to $250 between January 2010 and August 2022.
Product Liability Issues
Many types of defective products can harm infants and toddlers. For example, poorly designed and manufactured cribs, rockers, or bassinets could result in preventable fatalities every year. Defective sling carriers and car seats can be hazardous as well.
Companies and product manufacturers are responsible for making products that are safe for consumers. If a dangerous product has injured your child, you must understand your legal rights and options. Manufacturers of defective products can be held financially responsible for the injuries, damages, and losses their products cause. An experienced product defect lawyer can provide additional information about pursuing your legal rights.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/15/business/mamaroo-rockaroo-swing-rocker-recall.html
