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Fisher-Price and US Regulators Warn About 13 Infant Deaths in Fisher-Price Infant Rockers
In a warning to consumers about the safe use of the rockers, Fisher-Price and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported at least 13 infant deaths since 2009 due to infants falling asleep in Fisher-Price infant rockers.
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Fisher-Price, US Regulators Warn of Infant Deaths in Rockers
Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021. The deaths happened when the babies fell asleep in Fisher Price’s Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler rockers. The company, along with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said the rockers should...
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Report: Fisher-Price Ignored Warnings About Rock ‘n Play
One of the most trusted names in baby products is accused of putting profits over consumer safety. A congressional report just released reveals Fisher-Price ignored multiple warnings about one of its products that is linked to dozens of infant deaths. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the important warnings every parent needs to hear.
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Fisher-Price Recalls 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers After Four Infant Deaths
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains two recalls of Fisher-Price products.
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Fisher-Price Recalling Baby Soothers After 4 Infant Deaths
Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs
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Matchbox Cars, Coloring Book, Magic Make Toy Hall of Fame
Matchbox cars, the coloring book and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The newest honorees debuted decades ago but occupy store shelves even today.
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Neiman Marcus Showcases Its 2019 Fantasy Gift Christmas Catalog
Neiman Marcus announced its annual fantasy gift Christmas catalog Thursday in New York.
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Smartphone, Matchbox Cars Among Toy Hall of Fame Finalists
The smartphone is being considered for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year in recognition of its impact on how people play and interact. The other finalists announced Wednesday are: Care Bears, the coloring book, Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Magic the Gathering, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox cars, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, and the top....
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Report Finds Day Care Centers Still Use Recalled Sleepers
A new report finds many child care centers are still using recalled products that have proven deadly. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan is Working 4 You with what you need to know to protect your children.
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Fisher-Price Recalls 71,000 Inclined Infant Sleepers
Fisher-Price has recalled 71,000 inclined sleeper accessories because infants can roll from their backs to their stomachs on inclined sleep products, risking injury or death. There have been no reported injuries or deaths related to the sleeper accessory with Fisher-Price’s Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards, but more than 30 infant fatalities have been reported on other, similarly inclined sleep...
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Virginia Family Sues Fisher-Price Over Baby Boy's Sleeper Death
An Arlington family is suing Fisher-Price after the death of their 5-month-old boy, who died in a Rock ‘n Play sleeper. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the latest developments.
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Kids II Sleepers Recalled After 5 Infant Deaths
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has what you need to know about another recall of rocking sleepers for infants.
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Fisher-Price Recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
Fisher-Price has issued a recall for the Rock ‘n Play sleeper after more than 30 reported deaths.
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Fisher-Price Recalls Sleepers After More Than 30 Babies Died
Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them and died since the product was introduced in 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that anyone who bought any models of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play sleeper should stop using it right away and contact Fisher-Price for a refund.
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Calls for Recall on Fisher Price Rock n' Play After Consumer Reports Finds 32 Infant Deaths
Days after Fisher Price and a federal safety commission issued a warning about the potential dangers of a popular sleeper that parents have used as the solution to getting their newborn infants to sleep, a consumer group was calling for a recall, saying at least 32 infants have died.
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Heads Up, Parents Desperate for Sleep: Fisher Price Issues Warning for Rock N' Play After Infant Deaths
Fisher Price and a federal safety commission are warning parents about allowing infants to sleep in the company’s Rock n’ Play bassinets, which have been lauded online in chat forums as a godsend for sleep-deprived parents of infants, after multiple deaths have been reported.
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Fisher-Price Recalls 44K Barbie Dream Campers Because Wheels Could Continue Running
Fisher-Price is recalling approximately 44,000 children’s Power Wheels toy vehicles because it can continue to run even after the foot pedal is released, posing a risk for injuries. The recall includes Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers that were sold exclusively at Walmart stores from July 2018 through January 2019. The recalled product has a model number of FRC29, which can...
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Magic 8 Ball, Uno, Pinball Inducted Into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame’s class of 2018 includes Magic 8 Ball, Uno and pinball.
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Tic-Tac-Toe, Tickle Me Elmo Among Toy Hall of Fame Finalists
This may be the year that chalk makes its mark on the National Toy Hall of Fame, or American Girl outmuscles He-Man for a place of honor. But don’t count out Uno or Magic 8 Ball, which are also in the running, along with Chutes and Ladders, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, pinball, the sled, tic-tac-toe, Tickle Me Elmo and Tudor...
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Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Motion Seat Due to Fire Hazard
Fisher-Price is recalling an infant motion seat product due to the risk of a fire hazard. The company is recalling the Soothing Motion Seats because of overheating resulting in a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.