PRA number
2010/11531
Published date
Product description
The sling rider is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant.
Reasons the product is recalled
Using slings with infants that are too young (less than four months), premature, low birth weight, breathing issues or not placing them within the sling correctly could lead to injury.
The hazards to consumers
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 infants nose and mouth, blocking the babies breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin towards the chest restricting oxygen supply.
What consumers should do
To find out if your sling is affected by this recall go to http://service.infantino.com/SlingRiderOther.html
If you do have an affected sling please stop using the sling and contact Little Smiles to arrange for a replacement product package.
Little Smiles
1300 665 882 or 02 9389 6766
info@littlesmiles.com.au
If you do have an affected sling please stop using the sling and contact Little Smiles to arrange for a replacement product package.
Little Smiles
1300 665 882 or 02 9389 6766
info@littlesmiles.com.au
Supplier
Little Smiles Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Baby stores nationally throughout Australia.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
