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CPSCRecalled Jul 31, 2001 · #01210

CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets

Hazard

Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.

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Description

The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is supported by a white metal folding frame that makes it portable. The bassinet is covered in a blue and white print fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. Fisher-Price is molded into the white plastic sides of the vibrating unit. The portable bassinet was sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet. "Fisher-Price" and model number 79338, 79334 or 79336 appear on the upper left hand corner of a white nylon label located on the underside of the foot of the bassinet. Only bassinets manufactured before April 2000 are included in this recall.

Product details

Product
Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet
Type
Bassinets/Baby Hammocks
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Model numbers
79338, 79334, 79336
UPCs
Sold at
Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide sold these portable bassinets, from November 1997 through March 2001, for about $50.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding.

View the official CPSC notice