Fisher-Price recalls Rock 'n Play infant sleepers due to mold growth risk if seat cushion stays wet or isn't cleaned often. Mold can cause respiratory issues in babies. Check for dark spots under cushion; stop use if mold found.
Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the product. The CPSC advises that mold has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. Although mold is not present at the time of purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product.
Fisher-Price is recalling infant sleepers because mold can grow between the seat cushion and frame if the product gets wet or isn't cleaned regularly. This mold exposure could lead to respiratory problems for babies sleeping in the product.
Mold can develop under the seat cushion if the product stays wet or isn't cleaned often. This mold exposure could cause respiratory illnesses or infections in babies, especially since infants have weaker immune systems.
Parents or caregivers of babies under 25 pounds who use Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleepers. Infants are most at risk due to their developing immune systems.
Check for dark brown, gray, or black spots under the removable seat cushion. The product was sold as the 'Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper' for babies up to 25 pounds.
Look under the removable seat cushion for dark brown, gray, or black spots that may indicate mold.
Immediately stop using the product if mold is detected under the seat cushion.
Reach out to Fisher-Price for cleaning instructions or further assistance.
Consumers should immediately check for mold under the removable seat cushion. Dark brown, gray or black spots can indicate the presence of mold. If mold is found, consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price for cleaning instructions or further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at www.service.mattel.com or by contacting the firm.
The recall states mold can develop if the product remains wet or is infrequently cleaned, but it does not specify if mold can grow when dry.
The recall record does not mention specific cleaning frequency to prevent mold growth.
The recall mentions mold can cause respiratory illnesses and infections, but does not specify serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fisher-:Price to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1285 — Fisher-:Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper™ Hello, I own a Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper™ that is covered by recall 1285 from Fisher-:Price. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately check for mold under the removable seat cushion. Dark brown, gray or black spots can indicate the presence of mold. If mold is found, consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price for cleaning instructions or further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at www.service.mattel.com or by contacting the firm. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
