4moms MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers recalled due to Non-Occupant Strangulation Hazard
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Summary
Affected products
This recall involves certain 4moms's MamaRoo Baby Swings ("MamaRoo") and RockaRoo Baby Rockers.
The MamaRoo is a baby swing that offers multiple motions and speeds. Buttons on the base control the motion, speed and sound. The model number is located on the bottom of the unit. This recall impacts all MamaRoo models that use a 3-point harness. The MamaRoo model (model 1046) that uses a 5-point harness is not included in this recall.
The RockaRoo is a baby rocker with front to back gliding motion (model 4M-012). The base has an analog knob and power button to control the range of motion of the rocker. The model number is located on the bottom of the unit.
Issue
When the swing or rocker is not in use, its restraint straps can dangle below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing a strangulation hazard. This issue does not present a hazard to infants placed in the seat of either product.
As of August 9, 2022, the company has received no reports of strangulation in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers with infants who can crawl should immediately stop using the recalled products and place them in an area where crawling infants cannot access. Consumers who have a recalled swing or rocker should register for the recall via 4moms recall registration website or by phone. 4moms will then send a strap fastener to consumers, with instructions for installation. Consumers who have infants who can crawl, stop using the products and place them in an area where children cannot access it until the strap fastener is installed.
For more information, consumers can contact 4moms by telephone at 877-870-7390, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by email at safetyandrecall@4moms.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Thorley Industries LLC (d.b.a. 4moms)
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 77,700 units of MamaRoos and 10,000 RockaRoos were imported into Canada and approximately 2 million MamaRoos and 220,000 RockaRoos were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from January 2010 to August 2022 for the MamaRoo baby swing and from January 2014 to August 2022 for the RockaRoo baby rocker.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Distributor
Thorley Industries LLC (d.b.a. 4moms)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
USA
Importer
Brands in Motion
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada
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