Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-02). Hazards: suffocation. About 40 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10254 |
| Published | 2010-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Products | Sprout Stuff infant ring slings |
| Firms | Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 40 |
| Hazard classes | suffocation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45. |
Description
The Sprout Stuff infant ring sling is fabric/natural muslin and comes with or without a shoulder pad. The sling is worn by parents and caregivers to carry a child up to two years of age. "Sprout Stuff" is printed on the back side of the tail's hem.
Hazard
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Sprout Stuff are aware of one report of a death of a 10-day-old boy in the recalled sling in Round Rock, Texas in 2007.
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