Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
CPSC recall 10177. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.
CPSC recall 10177 has the recall date 24 Mar 2010. The notice names the firm Infantino. The recall has about 1,000,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Suffocation. CPSC gives the product type Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC is aware of three reports of deaths that occurred in these slings in 2009; a 7-week-old infant in Philadelphia, Pa.; a 6-day-old infant in Salem, Ore.; and a 3-month-old infant in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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| Units | 1,000,000 |
| Description | The Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant weighing up to 20 lbs. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. "Infantino," "SlingRider" and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" branded sling carriers were sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7. |
| Product | Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings, About 1 million in the United States and 15,000 in Canada, Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats |
| Sold at | Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Babies "R" Us, BJ's Wholesale, various baby and children's stores and other retailers nationwide, and on the Web at Amazon.com January 2003 through March 2010 for between $25 and $30. |
| Manufacturer | Infantino LLC |
| Distributor | Infantino LLC |
| Made in | China, Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Infantino
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2020 | Infantino Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 20 Feb 2014 | Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target |
| 4 Apr 2011 | Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| 15 Jan 2009 | Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| 5 Mar 2008 | Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard |
| 13 Dec 2007 | Infantino® Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard |
| 3 Jul 2007 | Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles Due to Choking Hazard |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| 15 Jun 2005 | CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores and Infantino Announce Recall of Fun Frog Soft Gyms |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10177. https://recallregister.com/product/174-infantino-recalls-to-replace-slingrider-baby-slings-three-infant-death/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10177 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC is aware of three reports of deaths that occurred in these slings in 2009; a 7-week-old infant in Philadelphia, Pa.; a 6-day-old infant in Salem, Ore.; and a 3-month-old infant in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Babies "R" Us, BJ's Wholesale, various baby and children's stores and other retailers nationwide, and on the Web at Amazon.com January 2003 through March 2010 for between $25 and $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10177?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1 million in the United States and 15,000 in Canada
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China, Thailand