Recent product recalls highlight the importance of consumer safety, especially when it comes to items used by infants and toddlers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) plays a crucial role in protecting the public by ensuring that dangerous products are taken off the market. Two recent recalls of Fisher-Price swings and Gimars playpens serve as a reminder for parents to stay vigilant.
Role of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC oversees consumer product recalls. As such, it ensures that companies like Fisher-Price and Gimars respond quickly to remove hazardous products from the market. This agency also informs the public about potential risks of products. Consequently, consumers can take swift action to protect their families. Not only does the CPSC enforce recalls, but it also monitors compliance and provides ongoing information to the public about product safety standards.
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Swings
Last week, Fisher-Price recalled over two million infant Snuga swings. The recall was initiated after reports of infants suffocating while in the device. Over two million swings have been sold in the United States. Additionally, approximately 100,000 were sold in Canada and Mexico.
Fisher-Price claims that parents may still use the product if they remove certain components. However, the CPSC argues that the swings are completely unsafe and urges parents to dispose of them.
Notably, the recall is not Fisher Price’s first due to infant deaths. In 2019, the company recalled its Rock ‘n Play sleeper after approximately 100 infant deaths were reported. Following the sleeper recall, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that Fisher-Price had not properly vetted the sleepers. Additionally, the company ignored safety concerns before putting on the market.
Gimars Recalls Playpens
The CPSC has announced a recall of playpens manufactured by Gimars. This is due to the fact that the recalled playpens violate federal safety regulations for play yards. Not only do the playpens pose an entrapment risk, but they can lead to suffocation. Specifically, a basketball hoop accessory can be a head entrapment hazard. Additionally, children can become trapped beneath the mattress and suffocate.
The playpens were sold exclusively on Amazon from May 2023 to January 2024. It is recommended that consumers destroy the product.
Where to Get More Information
If you are concerned about the safety of these products, you can visit the official CPSC website for more information on the recalls. The CPSC also offers guidance on how to report unsafe products and provides a searchable database of recalled items. Additionally, both Fisher-Price and Gimars have specific instructions for product returns and refunds.
Conclusion
Staying informed about product recalls is critical for safeguarding your family. If you have been harmed by a recalled product, please call the attorneys at Stag Liuzza, LLC.
