The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recalled 4.7 million Fisher-Price ‘Rock ‘n Play Sleepers’ after more than 30 infant deaths sicne its release in 2009.<\/p>\n
The CPSC is advising customers to immediately stop using the sleepers and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. You can contact Fisher-Price at www.service.mattel.com<\/a><\/span><\/span> and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or at 866-812-6518 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n From CNN<\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher-Price are recalling all of the company’s Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, with the commission linking the product to over 30 infant deaths in 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n “I’m urging parents to stop using this product immediately and to contact Fisher-Price for a refund or a voucher,” said Ann Marie Buerkle, the CPSC’s acting chairwoman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chuck Scothon, general manager at Fisher-Price, said the company considered the recall the “best course of action” and will continue to stand by the safety of all its products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “With these actions, we want parents around the world to know that safety will always be a cornerstone of our mission, that we are committed to these values, and will continue to prioritize the health, safety and well-being of the infants and preschoolers who utilize our products,” Scothon said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The decision comes a week after the commission and Fisher-Price issued a warning about the product, prompting calls from the American Academy of Pediatrics and grieving parents for an immediate recall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The commission said Friday that “over 30 infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled over while unrestrained, or under other circumstances” since 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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