Tag: baby product recalls

Anyone with an infant knows the importance of always keeping baby in motion. At least for those crying babies – they just love motion. Must remind them of the womb. If you’ve bought an Amby Baby Motion Bed to keep baby in motion, though, you should know that it was just recalled.

The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock’s fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. So far, Amby Baby is aware of two infant suffocation deaths in the Amby Baby hammock. In June 2009, a 4-month-old girl in Lawrenceville, Ga died in a baby hammock and in August 2009, a 5-month-old boy from Gresham, Ore.

The Amby Baby Motion Bed consists of a steel frame and a fabric hammock which are connected by a large spring and metal crossbar. There is only one model of the hammock available which can be identified by a label sewn onto the hammock stating: “Amby – Babies Love It, Naturally.”

These hammocks were sold at Ambybaby.com and other Internet retailers from January 2003 through October 2009 for about $250.

If you have one, you should immediately stop using it and contact Amby Baby USA for a free repair kit. Parents and caregivers are urged to find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.

For additional information, contact Amby Baby USA toll-free at (866) 544-9721 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ambybaby.com

IKEAs Leopard highchairs were just recalled because of a fall hazard. Apparently the snap locks that are used to secure the seat to the frame can break, allowing the child to drop through the frame. Also, the detached snap locks can pose a choking hazard to young children.

So far, IKEA has received 11 reports worldwide of failing snap locks, including one report of a child falling through the frame and suffering bruised legs. In addition, the firm has one report of a child mouthing a detached snap lock. However, no incidents have been reported in the United States.

This recall involves all colors of the Leopard highchairs sold as a seat and a frame individually. The seat and tray have an adhesive label affixed to the underside with the words LEOPARD and “Made in Italy,” an eight-digit article number and a five-digit supplier number (19589).

Like all IKEA products, these are sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60. The frame sold for $40 and the seat for $20.

If you have one of these highchairs, immediately stop using the highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ikea-usa.com