CPSC recall 01-210, announced July 31, 2001, covers Fisher-Price Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet (about 569,000 units). Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism. The notice cites 24 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 285-0324, or go to service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx.
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.
"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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Infant sleep products
- Recall number
- 01-210
- Units
- About 569,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide sold these portable bassinets, from November 1997 through March 2001, for about $50.
Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet
CPSC product type: Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 285-0324 or visit the firm's website at https://service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx
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