July
31, 2001
Fisher-Price,
of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 569,000 portable bassinets. Children
and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts
of the folding mechanism. Fisher-Price has received 24 reports of fingers
getting caught or pinched in the bassinet frame, including 10 children with cut
fingertips, one infection and one broken finger.
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. Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide
sold these portable bassinets from November 1997 through March 2001 for about
$50.
Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact
Fisher -Price at (800) 285-0324 anytime to order a free repair kit. The repair
kit will prevent the frame from folding. Consumers also can visit the firm's
web site at www.fisher-price.com. Fisher-Price
Media Contact: Laurie Oravec (716) 687-3395