The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·92115·Announced 1992-07-23

Carlson Cradle Swings Recalled Due to Possible Suffocation Risk

CPSC recalls approximately 7,500 Carlson cradle swings due to a possible suffocation risk. Consumers are advised to discard or destroy the 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 (suffocation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 7,500 "Swing 'N Cradle" and "Swivel 'N Snooze" cradle swings manufactured by Carlson Children's Products. These products were sold nationwide between December 1991 and March 1992. The recall involves swings with a specific hanger frame that allows the seat to recline but maintains a 19-degree elevation of the baby's head, even when the seat back is in a cradle position.

The recall is issued due to a possible suffocation risk associated with the hanger frame portion of the swings. While no injuries have been reported involving these specific Carlson products, the CPSC notes similarities to another manufacturer's cradle swing in which two infants reportedly suffocated. Carlson Children's Products is out of business, and the company cannot provide a remedy.

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and discard or destroy them. Swings produced by Carlson since April 1992 are not involved in this recall, as they cannot be adjusted to a completely flat position.

The recalled product

Product
Carlson Swing 'N Cradle cradle swings
Manufacturer
Carlson
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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