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The American Academy of Pediatrics iscalling for a complete recallof the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, which the AAP is now stating “has been tied to 32 sleep-related infant deaths.”
Four days later, on Tuesday, the AAP urged the CPSC to order a recall on the Rock ‘n Play immediately, claiming that the Friday statement “did not go far enough to ensure safety and protect infants.”
“There is convincing evidence that the Rock ‘n Play inclined sleeper puts infants’ lives at risk, and CPSC must step up and take immediate action to remove it from stores and prevent further tragedies,” he added.
According to the CPSC, the deaths were a result of potential improper use. As the statement read: “The CPSC is aware of 10 infant deaths in the Rock ‘n Play that have occurred since 2015, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, while unrestrained. All 10 infants were 3 months or older.” The statement also includes highlights from the Fisher-Price warnings on the product, which indicate that families should stop using the Rock ‘n Play when their children begin rolling over or hit 3 months of age.
AAP also citesa Consumer Reports article, published Monday, that claims an “ongoing investigation has turned up deaths of babies even younger than the 3-month threshold cited in the April 5 warning” as part of the 32 reported incidents, “and go beyond the risk of rollover.”
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“It is essential that theproduct warnings and instructionsare always followed. We will continue to do all we can to ensure that parents and caregivers have the information necessary to create a safe sleep environment for infants.”
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Chuck Scothon, general manager at Fisher-Price, noted that a “child fatality is an unimaginable tragedy” in a statement shared Friday.
After the warning was made public, Fisher-Pricepublicly shared a statementregarding the sleeper on Twitter that said they “provide guidance about how to use our products on the front of the product packaging, in the product instructionsand our website.”
The commission also warned to never add blankets, pillows, stuffed toys or other items to the environment and always place infants to sleep on their backs.
source: people.com
