Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet
Portable bassinet sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet, and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet
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The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is supported by a white metal folding frame that makes it portable. The bassinet is covered in a blue and white print fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. Fisher-Price is molded into the white plastic sides of the vibrating unit. The portable bassinet was sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet. "Fisher-Price" and model number 79338, 79334 or 79336 appear on the upper left hand corner of a white nylon label located on the underside of the foot of the bassinet. Only bassinets manufactured before April 2000 are included in this recall. Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 24 reports of fingers getting caught or pinched in the bassinet frame, including 10 children with cut fingertips, one infection and one broken finger.

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CPSC
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding.
Sold at: Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores nationwide sold these portable bassinets, from November 1997 through March 2001, for about $50.
Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Consumer ContactConsumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 285-0324 or visit the firm's website at https://service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx
569,000 units31 Jul 2001USView recall →
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