CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-07-31 · 01210
Hazards
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Recall
Number
01210
Date
2001-07-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide sold these portable bassinets, from November 1997 through March 2001, for about $50.
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.