Product Safety Report: 4moms MamaRoo Swing and RockaRoo Rocker (2208-0326)

Product Safety Report for 4moms MamaRoo Swing and RockaRoo Rocker presenting a strangulation hazard as the restraint straps can dangle below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps. 4moms have launched a strap fastener replacement programme.

Summary

Product: 4moms MamaRoo Swing and RockaRoo Rocker

Hazard: The product presents a risk of strangulation as when the swing or rocker is not in use, their restraint straps can dangle below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing a strangulation hazard.

Corrective action: 4moms are proactively making a strap fastener upgrade available to everyone, free of charge. (See below for more information on how to order your replacement strap)

Product information

Type Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby rocker/swing
MamaRoo infant swing models 4M-005, 1026, and 1037
RockaRoo Model 4M-012
Product description Infant swings and rockers, designed for use by infants up to 9kg
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

When the swing or rocker is not in use, their restraint straps can dangle below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing a strangulation hazard.

Corrective action

4moms are proactively making a strap fastener upgrade available to any family, anywhere in the world, that would like one – free of charge. This upgrade is available for MamaRoo infant swing models 4M-005, 1026, and 1037 and all RockaRoo infant rockers (model number 4M-012). You can find your model number embossed on the underside of the base. For more information, including on how to order your new strap fastener, please see: https://4momsuk.co.uk/pages/safety-and-recall

Additional information

PSD case number: 2208-0326

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 6 September 2022