Scary Baby Product Recalls: Are Any Of These On Your Registry?

Fisher Price Cradle Swings

Fisher-Price is a giant in the baby product industry, and like many other huge corporations must issue recalls occasionally. Such was the case in 2016, when the company voluntarily recalled three different versions of its popular cradle swings. The affected swing models were theCMR40 Sweet Surroundings Cradle ‘n Swing, the CMR43 Sweet Surroundings Butterfly Friends Cradle ‘n Swing, and the CHM84 Soothing Savanna Cradle. A peg that held the swing’s seat to the base could easily become dislodged and cause a fall. At least two injuries were reported nationwide.

The good news to parents who now have any of these swings is that all new models come with updated (safer) assembly instructions.

IKEA Safety Gates

The Netherlands-based furniture retailer IKEA was forced to recall nearly 80,000 safety gates in 2016, after it was discovered that the PATRULL KLAMMA safety gate and extension was occasionally unlocking and opening itself. How scary! Ten injuries, including two concussions, were reported as a result of the safety failure. Once the problem was found, IKEA asked people to discontinue using the gates immediately, and it issued full refunds to people who had purchased them.

Experts say it’s important to do your research before deciding on a safety gate. They say that you should select a gate system with a straight top edge and very tightly spaced vertical slats. This one fits the bill!