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4moms is recalling more than 2 million of its MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers because of entanglement and strangulation hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission 

There have been two reports of children becoming entangled in the restraint straps of the Mamaroo swing, which hang below the seat of the swing

In one case, a 10-month-old died from asphyxiation. The other case also involved a 10-month-old who had bruising along his neck. 

There have not been any reported incidents with the RockaRoo

"Consumers with infants who can crawl should immediately stop using the recalled swings and rockers, place them in an area where crawling infants cannot access and register your product immediately to receive a free strap fastener that will prevent the straps from extending under the swing when not in use," 4moms 

The recall covers MamaRoo swings versions 1.0 to 4.0 and all RockaRoo rockers sold between January 2010 and August 2022. Both products

were sold at BuyBuy Baby and Target stores, as well as online through Amazon and the 4moms website. A smaller number of these products were also sold in Canada.

The products do not need to be disposed of. 4moms has created a strap fastener that secures the straps when the swings and rockers are not in use.

The straps are free, you just need to email 

4moms said it would also be reaching out to known consumers to let them know about the recall. 

Wynne Davis

Author

4moms is recalling MamaRoos and RockaRoos due to entanglement hazards from straps that hang down from the rockers and swings when not in use. At least one baby has died as a result of asphyxiation.

More than 2 million baby swings and rockers are recalled after an infant's death

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