Aug. 23, 2000
Millions of baby swings, walkers and bassinets are being recalled because they could pose choking and falling hazards.
Swings
Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million Lift 'n Lock Swings because children can fall out of them despite a safety restraint.
More than 100 children have fallen out of the swings, and eight have suffered serious injuries such as a fractured skull, leg, arm and collarbone.
The swings were made for 9-month to 3-year-olds and have sold since January 1991 for about $19. They have red or purple plastic seats, yellow T-shaped restraints and blue ropes.
They have one of the following model numbers molded into the back of their seats:
- 2092
- 75960
- 75970
- 75973
- 75980
Consumers can receive a free repair kit by calling 800-343-1502.
Walkers
Fisher-Price also is recalling 246,000 Get Up & Go Walkers.
The three-sided push toys look like cars and were designed for toddlers to support themselves as they learn to stand or walk. But the walkers can tip over when children lean on them, and toddlers also can be injured when they fall on the toys' hard plastic windshield wipers.
The company received 330 reports of children falling while using the walkers, and 132 were bruised or cut.
The white-and-blue walkers have a rotating mirror and a steering wheel with yellow horn. They have sold since July 1997 for about $30. Consumers may call Fisher-Price at 800-343-1502 for a free repair kit that will eliminate the front bar and windshield wiper.
Bassinets
Kids Line Inc. is recalling about 46,000 Le Cradle bassinets because infants can become trapped in an opening between the bassinet's side and mattress platform. A 3-year-old Florida boy suffocated after being trapped in the area.
The oval bassinets have white metal bases with wheels and removal canopies. A sticker on the mattress platform gives instructions for use of the bassinet and says, "Le Cradle, Kids Line, Los Angeles, California."
The products were sold from January 1989 through May 2000 for $100 to $200. Consumers should stop using the products and contact Kids Line at 866-532-7235 for a free in-home repair kit.
(Copyright 2000 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
