Jool Baby Recalls Nova Baby Infant Swings Due to Suffocation Risk
The CPSC says these swings were not only marketed for infant sleep, but they failed to include proper warnings.
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Jool Baby is the latest company to voluntarily recall an infant swing due to the risk of suffocation for babies. In a news release, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the Nova Baby infant swings were "marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep."
Not only that, but the CPSC says the swings have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, bringing more attention to the dangers of inclined sleep. That violates the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Regulation and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swing also doesn't meet the specific mandated warning requirements.
On Jool Baby's website, the company says they have initiated this voluntary recall in order to comply with the Safe Sleep for Baby Act. The company says it is updating the swing to "better communicate that the product is not intended for sleep."
Fortunately, there have not been any injuries or incidents reported related to Jool Baby's Nova Baby infant swings.
How Do I Know if My Infant Swing is Affected?
The Nova Baby infant swings were manufactured between June 2022 and September 2023. They were sold at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. They were also sold on the Jool Baby website as well as on Amazon, Babylist, Target, and other websites from November 2022 through November 2023. The retail price was about $150.
According to the CPSC, the swing is gray and measures 28 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 24 inches high. It has a round aluminum base with a metal seat frame, a cloth seat with restraints, and a headrest, as well as a canopy with hanging toys. It also has music buttons on the front.
The brand "Jool Baby" is printed on the swing's base and "NOVA' is on the seat's label. You can check the manufacturing date code on the warning label, which is sewn in on the back of the seat.
It's important to note, that all Nova swings that are currently on sale, or purchased after January 8, 2024, already meet all CPSC standards and requirements.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
What Should Parents Do if They Have the Nova Baby Swing?
The CPSC advises that if you have a Nova Baby infant swing in your home, stop using it immediately. But on Jool Baby's website, the company says, "You can continue using the Nova Swing to help keep your baby entertained and engaged. However, if your baby falls asleep while in the swing, remove baby and place on a firm, flat surface such as a crib or bassinet."
In order to get your free repair kit, take a photo of the warning label and upload it to the Jool Baby website, where you can register your product. Once it is registered, the company will send you the repair kit which will include a new seat with updated product warnings, updated plush toys, and an updated remote control. The company says you should receive the kit in 2-4 weeks.
For more information, you can always reach out to Jool Baby.
Call: 888-788-5665 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on Friday
Email: recall@JoolBaby.com
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