By Rebekah Hall
U of A System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK — Parents of infants and young children should immediately stop using four products recalled Aug. 1 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for fall, suffocation and ingestion hazards.

SAFETY FIRST — Parents of infants and young children should prioritize safety and quality when it comes to the products they purchase for their children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently recalled four infant products for choking, fall and ingestion hazards, which parents should immediately stop using. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Nina Roofe, extension assistant vice president of family and consumer sciences for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said that after parents stop using these products, they should contact the manufacturer to find out what options are available.

“They may be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement for the recalled item,” Roofe said. “Usually, guidelines are issued with the recall for returning or disposing of the recalled item, like taking it back to the place of purchase, mailing it to the manufacturer or disposing of it safely.

“Parents should also document to the CPSC if their child was injured by the product,” Roofe said. “If the item is required, such as a crib or a car seat, then a replacement that is safe must be found.”

The recalled products include:

Beberoad Love New Moon Travel Bassinets: These bassinets violate federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because they do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. Only bassinets manufactured on or after June 23, 2022, are included in this recall.

Papablic Infant Swings: These swings pose a suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, which violates the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products. They also violate other requirements for infant swings and the labeling requirements for Reese’s Law because the remote contains a button or coin-cell battery.

LED Light-up Jelly Ring Toys by Attom Tech: These toys violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the rings contain button cell batteries, which can be easily accessed without a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children.

RH Baby & Child Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs: The cylindrical metal inserts in the crib’s wooden frame can become loose and detach, posing a choking hazard.

Brompton T-Line Foldable Bicycles: A loss of alignment between the handlebar and front wheel, due to insufficient torquing of steerer clamp bolts, can cause the rider to lose control of the steering, posing a fall hazard.

Avocado Organic Cotton Mattress Pad Protectors: The recalled mattress pads violate the mandatory federal flammability regulation for mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.

Roofe said consumers who have purchased a recalled product can usually get a refund, replacement, exchange or repair of the recalled item. If a significant injury occurred, then financial compensation may be pursued through the legal system.

For parents of infants and young children, Roofe recommends they focus on the safety and quality of the products they purchase.

Before purchasing any baby products, research safety features, reviews and ratings.
Look for safety certifications such as the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association.
Follow age and weight recommendations, especially for car seats, cribs and toys, to ensure they are appropriate for the child’s size and development.
Register products with the manufacturer to receive recall and safety information updates.
Beware of used or second-hand products for babies, as they may not meet current safety standards.
Refer to the American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures for recommendations on safety standards, guidelines and recommendations for baby products. Family and friends are well-meaning, but they are not the experts.

Informed consumers are safe consumers

Roofe said it’s critical for consumers and business owners to be aware of product recalls and follow CPSC guidelines.

“Recalled products pose a risk to consumers’ health and safety,” she said. “Being aware of recalls and following guidelines helps us avoid dangerous products and prevent accidents and injuries. If we own a business and ignore safety recalls, there could be damage to the business’s reputation and legal consequences if someone is injured as a result of using a recalled product.”

To stay up to speed on product recalls, Roofe recommended the following steps for consumers:

Sign up for email alerts from the Consumer Product Safety Commission at gov/Newsroom/Subscribe.
Check the Food and Drug Administration website for product recalls and consumer resources at gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-resources.
Follow trusted news outlets and set alerts on your phone or computer to stay informed.
Monitor social media, especially for products of interest, such as infant and child products, digital products and supplements.
Register your products when you make a purchase. This allows the manufacturer to contact you directly if that product is recalled.

The U.S. CPSC is an independent federal agency responsible for protecting the public from risks of injury or death from the use of consumer products.

“Its work is carried out by setting and enforcing safety standards on a variety of products, such as toys, cribs and appliances; conducting research and testing; investigating product safety concerns and issuing recalls; working with manufacturers to address safety concerns; and educating consumers about product recalls and safety alerts,” Roofe said.

To learn more about extension Family and Consumer Sciences resources, visit the Personal and Family Well-Being webpage.

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