Advisory - Fisher Price Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleeper

Web posted on January 17, 2013

Fisher Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper is a freestanding sleeper and playtime seat for use by infants weighing up to 25 pounds. The product features a freestanding metal rocking frame, an attached rigid plastic backing, and a removable seat cushion with a fabric cover.

Labelling on the fabric cover of the seat cushion indicates that is washable. The only model of the product sold in Canada was model R6070. Approximately 2,000 units were sold in Canada. This product has not been sold in Canada since March 2011. UPC 027084 83418 5, Model: R6070

Consumers should immediately check for mould under the removable seat cushion. If mould is found consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers should contact fisher-Price at 1-800-432-5437 Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) for cleaning instructions or further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at Mattel & Fisher-Price International.

Mould can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper. The advisory affects Model R6070, which was the only model sold in Canada. While mould is not present when the product is purchased, it can grow when the product remains wet or moist, or is cleaned infrequently, exposing infants sleeping in the Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper to mould.

Health Canada considers mould growth to be a potential health hazard as it can lead to breathing problems and allergy symptoms for some people. Infants, pregnant women, the elderly and those with health problems, such as respiratory disease or a weakened immune system, are more at risk when exposed to mould.

For more information on this or other Health Canada consumer product advisories, warnings, and recalls, visit the website at hc-sc.gc.ca.

To report consumer product incidents to Health Canada, visit the website for reporting instructions.

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