The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·19105·Announced 2019-04-12

Fisher-Price Recalls Rock 'n Play Sleepers Due to Infant Death Reports

Fisher-Price is recalling all Rock 'n Play Sleepers because over 30 infant fatalities have occurred. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the company for a refund.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports over 30 infant fatalities, which meets the rubric criterion for a score of 5 (Critical) due to known fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling all models of the Rock 'n Play Sleeper. The recall involves approximately 4.7 million products that were sold at major retailers for approximately $40 to $149. The products were manufactured in China.

The recall is being issued due to reports of infant fatalities. Since the product's introduction in 2009, over 30 infant fatalities have occurred in Rock 'n Play Sleepers. These deaths happened after infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product. To obtain a refund or voucher, consumers should contact Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or call 866-812-6518 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
All Models of Rock 'n Play Sleeper
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Sleep Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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