The company called BABY MATTERS has initiated a product recall on their Nap Nanny(r) Recliners. The issues discovered are possible entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards… one infant death has been associated with the product.
Right now there is one death in Royal Oak, Michigan and a 2nd accident where the product was not used as described and a child received a cut to the forehead.
There have also been 22 reports of infants younger than 5 months old hanging out of or falling over the sides.
“Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the “D”-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without “D”-rings.
In addition, if the Nap Nanny(r) is placed inside a crib, play yard or other confined area, which is not a recommended use, the infant can fall or hang over of the side of the Nap Nanny(r) and become entrapped between the crib side and the Nap Nanny(r) and suffocate.
Likewise, if the Nap Nanny(r) is placed on a table, countertop, or other elevated surface and a child falls over the side, it poses a risk of serious head injury. Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny(r) on the floor away from any other products.”
The Nap Nannys(r) were sold at various toy and children’s stores nationwide, including at www.napnanny.com, from January 2009 through July 2010 for about $130.
Consumers with a first generation Nap Nanny(r) models, without “D”-rings, need to stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately. You can contact the company to receive an $80 credit coupon towards the purchase of a new replacement Nap Nanny(r), shipping is free. If you have a 2nd generation Nap Nanny(r) model, with “D”-rings, you should immediately stop using it and hit up the company’s website for new product instructions and warnings. there’s also an important instructional video that directs the user how to properly fasten the straps.
For more information, contact Baby Matters toll-free at (888) 240-4282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.napnanny.com/recall
