CPSC recall 09-287, announced July 28, 2009, covers BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs (about 6,500 units). Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using both Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs and contact BabySwede LLC for instructions on how to return the recalled products for inspection and relabeling. Recall contact: call (866) 424-0200, or go to www.babyswede.com.
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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 009064US, 009065US, 009066US, 009069US, 009001US.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the BabyBjörn's Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncers. These bouncing chairs for babies have a red safety latch on the height adjustment mechanism and a plastic footrest with the BabyBjörn® logo. Recalled models and colors are: BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance: Black/Red; Model #009064US Black/Silver; Model #009065US Dark Blue/Blue; Model #009066US Brown/Beige; Model #009069US BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air: White; Model 009001US
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using both Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs and contact BabySwede LLC for instructions on how to return the recalled products for inspection and relabeling. If any metal pieces are found through inspection, the consumer will be provided with a new BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BabyBjörn AB
- Manufacturer
- BabyBjörn AB, of Sweden
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 09-287
- Units
- About 6,500
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Baby product retailers and various mass merchants nationwide, online retailers and catalogs from September 2008 through July 2009. The Babysitter Balance sold for about $170, and the Babysitter Balance Air for about $190.
- Importer
- BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, OH
BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs
CPSC product type: Bouncers/Jumpers
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact BabySwede, LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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