Infantino Sling Rider recall affects more than 1 million items

A recent baby sling recall by Infantino that affects the “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” models – heretofore to be referred to as the “Infantino Sling Rider Recall” – will take more than 1 million products off the market. As reported from the Chicago Tribune, that is 1 million from the U.S. and 15,000 from Canada. It seems a nightmare for the possibility that your infant under four months could possibly be suffocated by something as innocent as a sling; finding the problem is as much of a sigh of relief as knowing you can help pay the ER bill with a payday loan.

Three related infant suffocation deaths occurred in 2009, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) March 24 report regarding the baby sling recall. The Infantino slings that are in question might possibly tangle a very young baby in its folds and cut off their oxygen supply. Why it took almost the entire first quarter of 2010 before a recall was put into effect is a question for the legal experts.

Parents, it is not a good idea to try and correct your Infantino Sling Rider recall sling

That’s something Infantino advises families NOT to do in the official Infantino Sling Rider recall notice. You need to check the plastic slide piece on the strap if you are unsure of which kind of sling you have. It should say “Infantino” on it. On the inside of the carrier part of the SlingRider, there is a printed warning/instruction label. The CPSC indicates how the “Wendy Bellissimo” has “a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part ‘Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc.’ and lists Item numbers 3937500H7and 3937501H7.”

Where were the products sold?

Both Bellissimo and SlingRider were manufactured in Thailand and China, and they were in stores between January of 2003 and March of 2010. According to the Tribune, Wendy Bellissimo was only sold as Babies “R” Us while Slingrider was sold at numerous locations such as Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.com.

What will Infantino do to make up for the recall?

They’re supplying a replacement with one of the following products:

• Wrap & Tie infant carrier
• 2 in 1 Purchasing Cart Cover
• 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym

Furthermore, they’re sending customers affected by the baby sling recall a Jittery Pals Rattle.

What you should do if you own one of the recall products

For that matter, what to do with the Bellissimo sling. First of all, contact Infantino at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pacific, Mon.-Fri. Alternatively, check out Infantino’s Customer Service Web site for a free replacement sling. Yes, it can be free of charge; you won’t need installment loans with no credit check.