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Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers
Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers A baby lounger sold on Amazon has been recalled after federal safety officials warned it poses a risk of suffocation and falls for infants. The recall was issued for about 23,000 URMYWO baby loungers in the "grey feather" style, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The loungers violate the federal standard for infant sleep products. According to the CPSC, the sides are too short to secure a baby, and the sleeping pad is too thick. An infant could also fall out through an opening at the foot or become trapped.  The loungers also lac…

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by Chris Spiker
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Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings More than two million Fisher-Price products are subject to a national recall after there were five deaths reported involving infants. All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it." Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation. There have bee…

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by Zak Failla