Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Infantino Recalls Slings Linked to Infant Deaths
Baby product manufacturer Infantino recalled 1 million SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo baby slings on March 24, 2010 because of related infant deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ordered the recall after 3 children died, including a 3-month-old child in Cincinnati.
The recalled Infantino baby slings can suffocate a child when the loose fabric hangs over the child’s mouth and nose. This, in conjunction with the C-shaped curve of the body, which forces the chin down onto the chest, both blocks and restricts breathing. Because this baby sling hangs lower than normal, the parent cannot easily see into their child’s face to detect breathing problems before they cause suffocation.
Children of 4 months or older can hang in baby slings because the child is strong enough to sit upright. Infants should not be placed in loosely hanging bags. You should be able to look down and kiss your infant on the head. If you cannot do this, then the bag is too big or too loose.
If you purchased a recalled Infantino SlingRider or Wendy Bellissimo baby sling, contact Infantino at 1-866-860-1361 to order a replacement product.
Stores That Sold Recalled Infantino Products
- Wal-Mart (SlingRider only)
- Target (SlingRider only)
- Babies “R” Us (Wendy Bellissimo and SlingRider)
Other Recent Baby Product Recalls
March 2010 was a busy month for recalled baby products, as Graco Children’s Products Incorporated recalled 1.2 million of their HarmonyTM High Chairs due to a fall hazard. The screws on the front of the unit that hold the legs can fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear two legs can crack, causing instability. The chair can easily tip over if one or both of these things occur.
The CPSC recommends immediate disuse of the product and suggests contacting Graco by Email or phone (877) 842-3206 to order a free repair kit.
A child injury lawyer can help you during the entire process of filing a child injury lawsuit due to product liability. Some recent child product recalls include:
- Dorel Asia SRL’s Crib
- Graco Children’s Products Stroller
- Safety 1st Disney Care CenterTM Play Yard
It is the job of your lawyer to keep abreast of any new developments in child product recalls and child injury law. In the unfortunate event that your child was injured because of an Infantino recall product, or any product that malfunctioned, it would be in your best interest to consult with an experienced Boston child injury attorney that specializes in product liability cases.
The Kiley Law Group, a law firm based in Andover, Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEESunless our trained child injury lawyers wins your case. Call now to schedule a FREE evaluation of your case – (888) 208-1695.
