Papablic Infant Swings Recalled Over Suffocation Hazard
Product Recalls - August 31, 2024
Papablic Infant Swings Recalled Because They Can Pose A Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Violate Federal Regulations
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 31 , 2024) – Papablic Infant Swings have been recalled because they pose a suffocation hazard for infants.
The recall was issued on August 1, 20224. The problem with the swings is that they have an incline greater than 10 degrees.
This is a direct violation of federal safety regulations for infant sleep products and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.
Another problem with the Papablic Infant Swings is that they contain a button or coin-cell battery, which is a violation of Reese’s Law.
Around 2,700 of the units were sold. They were imported by Shenzhen Two Pony. No injuries have been reported thus far.
Liability For Injuries Caused By Consumer Products
Infant products are involved in a number of serious injuries and deaths every year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Cribs/mattresses, playpens/play yards, bassinets/cradles, infant carriers, and portable baby swings were associated with 84 percent of the fatalities reported. Causes of death included positional asphyxia, strangulation, and drowning, among others. In some instances, the fatalities were attributed to the product; in other cases, the fatalities resulted from a hazardous environment in or around the product.” Companies should take several steps to prevent infant swings from becoming dangerous.
- Companies should follow all safety guidelines set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Companies should ensure that these swings have a five-point harness to keep infants safely in place.
- Companies should collect feedback from parents and caregivers during product trials.
Companies that design infant products have a legal obligation to create products that are well tested and reasonably safe. Pursuant to the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, “[it is] unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute crib bumpers or inclined sleepers for infants. Specifically, inclined sleepers for infants are those designed for an infant up to one year old and have an inclined sleep surface of greater than 10 degrees.” When a company violates safety standards, this could form the basis of a strict liability claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after injuries involving infant products.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- The product involved in the incident should be examined.
- An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.
The vast majority of injuries involving infant sleep and swing products are preventable. They often involve products that violate safety regulations. In many circumstances, companies fail to predict all of the ways that their product could be used or misused. The family of any child injured by an infant swing may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help For Injuries Caused By Infant Swings
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the issues with the Papablic Infant Swings. When a product is made for infants or small children, it needs to be as safe as possible. A company’s profit margin should never become more important than the safety of children.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured by the Papablic Infant Swings? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that consumers are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
