Fisher-Price recalls millions of sleepers after deaths

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission

The toy maker Fisher-Price has recalled nearly five million of its Rock 'n Play Sleepers after reports would have associated the product with dozens of baby deaths.

The recall was announced Friday by the US Commission for Consumer Product Safety (CPSC).

The Commission said on its website that at least 30 infants had died in the sleeper pattern since its release in 2009.

In a statement, Fisher-Price's owner, Mattel, confirmed the voluntary recall, but ensured the safety of the product.

They said that the infants had returned without restraint or in other circumstances.

"While we continue to ensure the safety of all our products, given the reported incidents in which the product was used contrary to warnings and safety instructions, we decided, in partnership with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ), that voluntary recall is the best solution, "said the company.

The CPSC estimated that the recall involves approximately 4.7 million products.

He urged consumers to immediately stop using sleepers and contact Fisher-Price for a refund.

Earlier this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) called for the product recall, calling the sleeper "deadly".

"When parents buy a product for their baby or their child, there are many who think that if this product is sold in a store, it must be used safely, which is unfortunately not the case," he said. AAP President, Kyle Yasuda, in a statement. declaration.

The AAP cited a report published by the US Consumer Reports website, which linked the product to 32 separate infant deaths.

Safety tips for sleeping baby

• Babies must always sleep on their backs, feet at the foot of their bed
• Tuck the blanket around the chest and under the arms and keep the cot free of bumpers, pillows and fluff
• Do not let your baby get too hot or too cold
• Keep your baby's head uncovered

Learn more about the NHS on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other safety tips for toddlers and babies