CPSC Warns Against Baby Mattresses Making Unfounded SIDS Reduction Claims
CPSC warns against four baby mattress products that falsely claim to reduce SIDS risk by encouraging stomach sleeping. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the hazard is the encouragement of a dangerous sleeping position (stomach sleeping) linked to SIDS, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported as resulting from the use of these specific products in the source text.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about four specific baby mattresses and mattress pads that make unfounded claims about reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). These products encourage the potentially deadly practice of placing babies to sleep on their stomachs. CPSC states it is not aware of any evidence that proves babies can safely sleep on their stomachs on these products or that using them reduces SIDS risk.
The affected products include the Baby Air (Breathable Mattress) by Kid Safe, the Breathe Easy Vented Infant Sleeping Surface by U.S. Family Products, the Sleep Guardian Sleeping Pad by Sleep Guardian, and the Sleep Safe Mattress Cover by Jupiter Industries. Approximately 39,600 units were sold in baby, drug, and discount department stores, catalogs, and on the internet for prices ranging from $30 to $100.
Due to CPSC efforts, the manufacturers have stopped producing and distributing these items, and retailers have been requested to remove them from shelves. CPSC notes that the risk of SIDS is significantly reduced by placing babies to sleep on their backs in a crib that meets current safety standards, equipped with a firm, tight-fitting mattress and no soft bedding. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Baby Mattresses, Pads
- Manufacturer
- Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif.
- Affected units
- 39,600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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