WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWJ) -- Consumer Reports has issued a ban on two infant sleep products.
Fisher-Price’s 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother and 2-in-1 Soothe ’n Play Glider were both found to be unsafe for infant sleep due to the risk of suffocation.
The recall comes after 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother was tied to four infant deaths over the span of ten months.
William Wallace, manager of safety policy for Consumer Reports, called the situation “appalling” and said that Fisher-Price should have pulled the products from the market after Consumer Reports first issued a recall of the Rock ‘n Glide more than a year ago.
“Anyone who owns one of the recalled products should take action right away and Fisher-Price should make it as easy as possible to do so,” Wallace said. “We urge every manufacturer to immediately recall all products marketed for infant sleep that don’t actually align with expert medical recommendations.”
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted in favor of a rule that will establish new safeguards for infant sleep products; a decision that Wallace said was “a critical move that will help people keep their babies safe.”
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