CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets

Recalled July 31, 2001 · CPSC recall 01210 · Fisher-Price

Hazard

Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding.

Units

About 569,000

Incidents / injuries

Fisher-Price has received 24 reports of fingers getting caught or pinched in the bassinet frame, including 10 children with cut fingertips, one infection and one broken finger.

Description

The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is supported by a white metal folding frame that makes it portable. The bassinet is covered in a blue and white print fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. Fisher-Price is molded into the white plastic sides of the vibrating unit. The portable bassinet was sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet. "Fisher-Price" and model number 79338, 79334 or 79336 appear on the upper left hand corner of a white nylon label located on the underside of the foot of the bassinet. Only bassinets manufactured before April 2000 are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding.

Contact

Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 285-0324 or visit the firm's website at https://service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx

Product

Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet

Manufacturer(s)

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Retailers

Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide sold these portable bassinets, from November 1997 through March 2001, for about $50.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →