CPSC recall 00-019, announced November 17, 1999, covers Century Products Lil' Napper infant swings (125,000 units). The swings, which were manufactured by Century from 1991 through 1997, have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between the infant's legs. The notice cites 3 deaths. The repair program is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-345-4109.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Lil' Napper infant swings can be identified by the following model numbers, located on the bottom of the swing's seat: 12-344, 12-345, 12-347, 12-475 or 12-476. The Century brand name is on the motor assembly at the top of the swing. Each swing has a plastic, two-position seat with a removable plastic tray. The sets are covered by either a vinyl or fabric seat pad. There are four white tubular metal legs supporting the swing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The swings, which were manufactured by Century from 1991 through 1997, have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between the infant's legs. If the straps on these swings loosen or are unbuckled, an infant can become tangled in the straps and strangle.
Incidents and injuries
These swings were recalled in 1997 following reports of three deaths and one near strangulation from entanglement in the swings' shoulder harness straps. CPSC and Century have since become aware of a fourth death to an 8-month old infant girl in Texas.
Official remedy
The repair program is no longer available. Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using these infant swings and discard or destroy the product. If you have one of these swings, however, Century is still offering the $30 cash reward to compensate for having to discard or destroy the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Century Products
- Manufacturer
- Century Products Co., of Macedonia, Ohio
- Recall number
- 00-019
- Units
- 125,000
Lil' Napper infant swings
CPSC product type: Swings (Baby/Cradle)
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109.
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