Recalls / 2010-03-24

Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported

10177 · Recalled 2010-03-24 · CPSC page

Description

The Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant weighing up to 20 lbs. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. "Infantino," "SlingRider" and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" branded sling carriers were sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

CPSC is aware of three reports of deaths that occurred in these slings in 2009; a 7-week-old infant in Philadelphia, Pa.; a 6-day-old infant in Salem, Ore.; and a 3-month-old infant in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings		About 1 million in the United States and 15,000 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Infantino LLC
Distributor: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Made in: China, Thailand
Sold at: Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Babies "R" Us, BJ's Wholesale, various baby, children's stores, other retailers nationwide, on the Web at Amazon.com January 2003 through March 2010 for, $30.

Consumer contact

Infantino toll-free at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at https://infantino.com/pages/recalls-product-infantino-slingrider-wendy-bellissimo-sling-march-2010

More images

Picture of Recalled Wendy Bellissimo Sling

Source: CPSC recall 10177. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.