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

Active Recall Announced March 24, 2010 CPSC #10177

Quick answer

Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported is CPSC recall #10177, announced on March 24, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Infantino LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings

Recalled brands

Infantino LLC

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.

Recall date

March 24, 2010

Categories

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10177?

CPSC recall #10177 covers Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 24, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10177?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10177 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Infantino-Recalls-to-Replace-SlingRider-Baby-Slings-Three-Infant-Deaths-Reported. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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