WASHINGTON — Fisher-Price is recalling about 569,000 portable bassinets because their folding frames can injure the fingers of children and adults.
The company, based in East Aurora, N.Y., has received 24 reports of fingers getting caught or pinched in the frames, including 10 children with cuts and one with a broken finger.
The recalled bassinets convert to infant seats with vibrating units and are supported by white folding frames. They were sold under the names Sit and Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet.
The bassinets are covered in blue-and-white fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. "Fisher-Price" is molded into the white plastic sides of the vibrating unit.
"Fisher-Price" and model number 79338, 79334 or 79336 appear on a white label under the bassinet's foot. Only bassinets manufactured before April 2000 are included in the recall.
Stores nationwide sold these bassinets from November 1997 through March 2001 for about $50.
The safety commission on Monday advised consumers to stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll-free at 1-800-285-0324 to order a free repair kit.