Infantino Sling Rider Recall – More Than 1 Million Products Affected
A recent baby sling recall by Infantino that affects the “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” models – heretofore to be referred to as the “Infantino Sling Rider Recall” – will take more than 1 million products off the market. That’s 1 million from the U.S. and 15,000 from Canada, reports the Chicago Tribune. For parents of little ones, the idea of something as innocent as a baby sling could unintentionally cause suffocation for infants less than four months old is the stuff of nightmares; catching the problem is a great collective sigh of relief, not unlike the relief of knowing you can take care of an ER bill for baby with payday loans online.
In 2009 three related infant suffocation deaths occurred, according to a US consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on March 24 report about the baby sling recall. The Infantino slings in question could possibly tangle a young baby and cut off his or her oxygen supply. Why it took almost the whole first quarter of 2010 before the recall finally went into effect is a question for legal experts.
Parents, it is not a good idea to try and fix your Infantino Sling Rider recall sling
That’s something Infantino advises families NOT to do in the official Infantino Sling Rider recall notice. You should check the plastic slide piece on the strap in you are unsure of what type of sling you have. It will say “Infantino” in it. There should be a printed instruction/warning label on the inside of the carrier part of the SlingRider. The CPSC indicates that the “Wendy Bellissimo” has “a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part ‘Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc.’ and lists Item numbers 3937500H7and 3937501H7.”
Where were the products sold?
SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo were manufactured in China and Thailand, and were in stores between January 2003 and March 2010. Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Babies “R” Us, BJ’s Wholesale and numerous other U.S. retailers carried the SlingRider; Wendy Bellissimo was sold only at Babies “R” Us, according to the Tribune.
What is Infantino doing to make up for the Infantino Sling Rider recall?
One of the following will be used as a replacement for your sling:
- Wrap & Tie infant carrier
- 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover
- 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym
Furthermore, they’re sending customers affected by the baby sling recall a Jittery Pals Rattle.
What you should do if you own one of the recall products
Or the Wendy Bellissimo sling, for that matter. Firstly, contact Infantino at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pacific, Mon.-Fri. Alternatively, check out Infantino’s Customer Service Web site for a free replacement sling. It will be free so you won’t need an installment loan with no credit check.
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