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Health Canada recalled these baby products this week amid safety concerns  – National | 24CA News

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Published 12.04.2024
Health Canada recalled these baby products this week amid safety concerns  – National | 24CA News

A transportable bedside cradle, a child swing and a climbing ladder are among the many merchandise recalled for security considerations this week, prompting Health Canada to concern pressing warnings to oldsters and caregivers to right away cease utilizing them.

The well being regulator on Wednesday issued a recall for “Unilove Hug Me Plus 2-in-1 Bedside Sleeper and Portable Cradle” because of the threat of entrapment and suffocation hazards. Health Canada stated the cradles don’t meet correct laws.

“Specifically, the cradles sleep surface provides an incline angle greater than seven degrees, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation to the child,” it acknowledged.

This recall includes the cradles that had been bought in gray or pink they usually have mesh panels on either side, telescoping toes with wheel locks and a peak adjustment function of seven ranges.

The firm reported 433 models of the affected merchandise had been bought in Canada between June 2022 and April 2024, Health Canada says.

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As of April 8, the corporate has not acquired any studies of incidents or accidents in Canada, Health Canada added.


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If you do have the cradle, it’s suggested to right away discontinue its use and attain out to Voltz Toys, the producer, for a refund.


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Health Canada added that it “reminds parents and caregivers that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface intended for sleep.”

On Thursday, the regulator additionally recalled 4 Kinderfeets hanging fitness center merchandise as a result of a fall hazard.

The recall includes the corporate’s child swing, little one wind, climbing ladder and trapeze with rings. The rope on the merchandise might unexpectedly break leading to a fall hazard.

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The recall involves Kinderfeets hanging gym products.

The recall includes Kinderfeets hanging fitness center merchandise.


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The firm reported roughly 400 models of the affected merchandise had been bought in Canada from August 2023 to March 2024.

As of March 28, Health Canada stated the corporate has acquired three studies of the rope breaking in Canada, and one report of a skinned knee.

Consumers ought to instantly cease utilizing the recalled hanging fitness center merchandise and phone Kinderfeets for a pre-paid return label to return the product to the importer.

Once the product has been acquired by the importer, shoppers can contact the unique level of buy for a full refund.

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