Popular baby rockers recalled after fatality
Several baby rocker models across the country have been recalled as Product Safety Australia issued the urgent notice.
The warning follows the death of a 10-month-old child and another child being injured overseas.
Aussies are being urged to check the model number of 'MamaRoo' and 'RockaRoo' infant swings and rockers sold nationally dated between 14 May 2018 and 28 September 2022.
Over two million of the rockers have already been recalled in the US and Canada with the models identified to be '4moms MamaRoo Multi-motion Baby Swing 4.0' and 'RockaRoo Baby Rocker.'
The exact mamaRoo Models are: 4M-005, 1026 and 1037, while the rockaRoo Model is 4M-012. Consumers can find the model number on the product's base.
"When not in use, and an infant is not secured in the swing or rocker, the restraint straps may dangle below the seat," the group said in a statement. "This may lead to children becoming tangled in the strap."
"If a child becomes tangled in the strap, they may be strangled," Product Safety Australia said.
Australian consumers are being asked to register their details with The Amazing Baby Company. They will receive the free strap fastener and have been warned to "put the product away where it cannot be accessed by children until the strap fastener has been fitted."
The company 4moms Australia clarified: "Please note that no safety incident has occurred outside of America, including Australia, however The Amazing Baby Company has worked with the ACCC to establish the best remedy and outcome for Australian consumers."
Australia is the latest country to issue a recall order for the products, while New Zealand issued the recall notice back in September.
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