Century Offers Cash Reward for Recalled Infant Swings Four strangulation deaths reported
CPSC recall 00019. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The swings, which were manufactured by Century from 1991 through 1997, have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between the infant's legs. If the straps on these swings loosen or are unbuckled, an infant can become tangled in the straps and strangle.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
The repair program is no longer available. Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using these infant swings and discard or destroy the product. If you have one of these swings, however, Century is still offering the $30 cash reward to compensate for having to discard or destroy the product.
CPSC recall 00019 has the recall date 17 Nov 1999. The notice names the firm Century Products. The recall has about 125,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Swings (Baby/Cradle).
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| Incidents and injuries | These swings were recalled in 1997 following reports of three deaths and one near strangulation from entanglement in the swings' shoulder harness straps. CPSC and Century have since become aware of a fourth death to an 8-month old infant girl in Texas. |
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| Units | 125,000 |
| Description | The recalled Lil' Napper infant swings can be identified by the following model numbers, located on the bottom of the swing's seat: 12-344, 12-345, 12-347, 12-475 or 12-476. The Century brand name is on the motor assembly at the top of the swing. Each swing has a plastic, two-position seat with a removable plastic tray. The sets are covered by either a vinyl or fabric seat pad. There are four white tubular metal legs supporting the swing. |
| Product | Lil' Napper infant swings, 125,000, Swings (Baby/Cradle) |
| Manufacturer | Century Products Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 125,000Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Century Products
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2001 | CPSC, Century Announce Recall of Multi-Use Strollers |
| 3 Sep 1998 | Fold-N-Go® Care Centers Recalled by Century |
| 2 Sep 1997 | Lil' Napper Infant Swings Recall by Century |
| 16 Apr 1997 | TraveLite SPORT Strollers Recall by Century |
| 29 Jan 1992 | Century Products Recalls Wind-Up Infant Swings |
| 29 Jun 1989 | Seamore The Action Seahorse Bath Rings Retrofit by Century |
| 16 Dec 1988 | Consumers Were Urged To Replace Horn On Century Roadster Walker |
| 16 Dec 1988 | E-Z Go Strollers Recalled By Century |
| 1 Dec 1983 | Baby Walkers Repaired by Century |
| 22 Aug 1977 | High Chair Recalled by Century |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00019. https://recallregister.com/product/2012-century-offers-cash-reward-for-recalled-infant-swings-four-strangulati/. 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 00019 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
These swings were recalled in 1997 following reports of three deaths and one near strangulation from entanglement in the swings' shoulder harness straps. CPSC and Century have since become aware of a fourth death to an 8-month old infant girl in Texas.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00019?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
125,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Century Products?
- 11 CPSC recalls on this register name Century Products. This recall is 1 of them.