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Recall Notice: Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers

Unrestrained infants can roll on their stomach or side resulting in breathing difficulties
Recall Notice: Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers
Recalled Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers
Credit: Fisher-Price/Mattel
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor
Tuesday August 20, 2019

This recall includes all Models of the Rock 'n Play Sleeper no matter what name it is sold under. This sleeper/bassinet has a rocking base and an inclined, padded, rectangular sleep surface.

We have not reviewed any Rock 'n Play Sleeper or similar Product. If you are looking for a bassinet, you can find more information about bassinets, co-sleepers, and travel cribs in our reviews on the Best Bassinet and Best Travel Cribs.

Concern/Hazard


Unrestrained infants can roll from their back onto their side or stomach which can impede/prevent breathing.

Confirmed Incidents


There have been confirmed reports of infant fatalities in Rock 'n Play Sleepers after infants manage to roll onto their stomach or side or similar types of circumstances. Since 2009, over 30 fatalities have occurred after babies roll over while unrestrained, or similar circumstances.

Remedy


Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the company for a refund or voucher.

Who to Contact for More Information


Consumers should contact Fisher-Price at www.service.mattel.com under "Recalls & Safety Alerts" or toll-free at 866-812-6518 from 9 am - 6 pm EST Monday - Friday.

More information is available on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Company


Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Product Origin


China

Where Was it Sold


Major retailers online and in stores nationwide.

Recall Date


April 12, 2019

Recall Number


19-105

Similar Product Recall
The Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinet and Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet (shown below) has also been recalled. This similar sleeper looks the same with a different color/design scheme. If you have a similar product, we encourage you to research your sleeper and contact the company for potential recall information.
recalled disney (above left) and eddie bauer (above right) rocking...
Recalled Disney (above left) and Eddie Bauer (above right) Rocking Sleeper Bassinets
Credit: Dorel