Infant Death Prompts · Recalled
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
- Units
- About 40
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 1
- Price
- $35–$45
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Sprout Stuff infant ring sling is fabric/natural muslin and comes with or without a shoulder pad. The sling is worn by parents and caregivers to carry a child up to two years of age. "Sprout Stuff" is printed on the back side of the tail's hem.
The file
- Sold at
- Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas
Incident log
CPSC and Sprout Stuff are aware of one report of a death of a 10-day-old boy in the recalled sling in Round Rock, Texas in 2007.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
Contact Sprout Stuff toll-free at (877) 319-3103 anytime, email the firm at sproutstuffrefunds@gmail.com or contact the firm by mail at Sprout Stuff Refunds, P.O. Box 612, Buda, Texas 78610.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 02 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.