Authorities at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled thousands of units of a baby activity jumper Tuesday, July 23, after Kids II, a toy design company received more than 100 complaints related to the product.
Nearly 400,000 units of the "Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers" in America and another 8,500 units in Canada have been affected by the recall.
The Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper includes a blue baby seat, and different types of colorful toys hanging around the seat.
According to the authorities the "sun" toy attached to the jumper can unexpectedly bounce back with force and cause injuries to the infant sitting on the baby seat.
Of the total 100 complaint cases, 61 children were hurt, with bruises and cuts on their faces. It also included severe cases, where a seven-month-old boy got a skull fracture and in another case the toy chipped the tooth of an adult.
"Every day, Kids II strives to create the best, most reliable products for you and your child. In doing so, we stay true to our mission of putting the safety and happiness of children and parents first in everything we do," a statement appeared on the company website, said. "Because of this commitment, Kids II, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper Sun Toys."
The recalled jumpers were available for purchase at a cost of $90, in all major retail stores across the country, including Target and Toys R Us and online stores like Amazon, from 2010 to 2013. Baby jumpers with the model number 90564, manufactured before November 2011 (OD0, OE0, OF0, OG0, OH0, OI0, OJ0, OK0, OL0, OA1, OB1, OC1, OD1, OE1, OF1, OG1, OH1, OI1, OJ1 and OK1) are included in the recall. The model number and manufacturing dates can be found at the bottom of the seat and on the back of the blue seat pad.
Citing the risks, the Commission urged the public to stop using the recalled product and to approach the company that is based in Atlanta, Ga., for receiving a replacement toy attachment. Consumers can dial the toll -free number (877) 325-7056, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, to contact the company and clear any queries related to the recall.
The Commission also invited consumers to report any complaint regarding the product directly to their official website- SaferProducts.gov.
