Fisher-Price Sleepers Linked to Deaths

In 2019, Fisher-Price recalled 4.7 million Rock 'n Play Sleepers after the product was linked to over 100 infant deaths, many caused by suffocation when babies rolled over unrestrained. Despite years of warnings from pediatric experts and consumer advocacy groups, the recall only came after mounting pressure from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and public outrage. The delayed response led to lawsuits, congressional investigations, and long-term reputational damage for both Fisher-Price and parent company Mattel.

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