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Fisher-Price Baby Glider Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Fisher-Price recalled its 2-in-1 Soothe ’n Play Gliders in June 2021 after the company and CPSC also announced the recall of the related 4-in-1 Rock ’n Glide Soothers following four infant deaths. Although CPSC said there were no fatalities reported in the glider product itself, the gliders were recalled because infants placed unrestrained in these inclined products can be at risk of suffocation if later found on their stomachs.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Fisher-Price Baby Glider Recall Updates
  2. June 3, 2021: CPSC and Fisher-Price Announce Recall
  3. Which Fisher-Price Baby Gliders Are Affected?
  4. Why Were the Fisher-Price Baby Gliders Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
  8. Legal Options
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Is the Fisher-Price Baby Glider Recall Still Active?
  11. Has Fisher-Price Been Sued over the Baby Glider Recall?
  12. What Is the Difference Between the Rock ‘N Glide Soother and the Soothe ‘N Play Glider?
  13. Where Was the Recalled Fisher-Price Baby Glider Made?
  14. Will I Get a Full Refund for My Recalled Fisher-Price Glider?
  15. Who Should I Contact About This Fisher-Price Glider Recall?
  16. References
Fisher-Price and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider on June 3, 2021. Fisher-Price recalled the related 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother the same day, under separate model numbers. An unrestrained infant in the glider can shift onto their stomach, which CPSC says creates a suffocation risk. The affected models are listed by number on a label under the base. Fisher-Price is offering owners a refund. Stop using the recalled glider right away, and contact Fisher-Price for a refund. CPSC’s recall remains open, and CPSC has not announced a closure.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Voluntary recall (Fisher-Price and CPSC)
  • Announcement and initiation dates: June 3, 2021 (US); June 4, 2021 (Canada)
  • Company and responsible agency: Fisher-Price (a Mattel brand) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Recall or campaign number: CPSC Recall Number 21-147
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Soothe ‘n Play Glider models GDD28, GDD39, GDD41, GGW85, GNX43, GVG43, HBD26, HBD27 (HBT17 Canada only)
  • Number of affected units: About 55,000 in the United States and 27,383 in Canada
  • Sold at and sale period: Walmart, Target, Amazon.com; November 2018-May 2021, about $125
  • Hazard: Unrestrained infant can shift onto stomach – suffocation risk
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: Four infant deaths in the related Rock ‘n Glide Soother; none in the Soothe ‘n Play Glider
  • Remedy: Full or partial refund via service.mattel.com or 855-853-6224

Latest Fisher-Price Baby Glider Recall Updates

June 3, 2021: CPSC and Fisher-Price Announce Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price announced a recall on June 3, 2021. It covered about 120,000 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers, plus the Soothe ‘n Play Glider models detailed below.

Canada added about 25,392 Soothers, plus the Glider, to its recall the next day. The action followed four infant deaths reported in the Rock ‘n Glide Soother between April 2019 and February 2020. Fisher-Price offered a refund for both products.

Which Fisher-Price Baby Gliders Are Affected?

The recall covers these Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider models, each identified by a label found on the underside of the base:

  • GDD28
  • GDD39
  • GDD41
  • GGW85
  • GNX43
  • GVG43
  • HBD26
  • HBD27
  • HBT17 (sold in Canada only)

Stores sold about 55,000 of these gliders in the United States and 27,383 in Canada. Retailers included juvenile product stores, mass merchandisers, Walmart, Target, and Amazon.com.

Fisher-Price sold the glider from November 2018 through May 2021, at about $125. The related 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother carries its own model numbers, CHP56, CHP55, and CBT81, listed in the same CPSC notice.

Why Were the Fisher-Price Baby Gliders Recalled?

Fisher-Price recalled the Soothe ‘n Play Glider because an infant placed unrestrained can shift onto their stomach. CPSC says this unrestrained position creates a suffocation risk for young infants placed in the seat.

The glider has two use modes, a powered glider seat and an infant rocker. In both modes it can move in a head-to-toe or side-to-side motion, which lets an unrestrained infant shift position.

The related 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother shares the same inclined design. CPSC linked four infant deaths in that Soother to the same suffocation risk described above.

The recall applies only to the Soothe ‘n Play Glider models listed in the next section. Fisher-Price offered owners of either recalled product a refund through Fisher-Price’s service page.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC received reports of four infant deaths tied to the 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother. The deaths happened before Fisher-Price and CPSC announced the June 2021 recall.

No deaths or injuries were reported in the Soothe ‘n Play Glider named in this recall. The four Soother deaths were reported from April 2019 to February 2020.

CPSC’s notice lists the four Rock ‘n Glide Soother deaths as a 4-month-old from Missouri, a 2-month-old from Nevada, a 2-month-old from Michigan, and an 11-week-old from Colorado.

These reports do not prove the product caused every death. This page focuses on the Soothe ‘n Play Glider recall.

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What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of a recalled Fisher-Price Soothe ‘n Play Glider should take these steps:

  1. Stop using the recalled Fisher-Price glider right away, and check the label on the underside of the base for your model number.
  2. Contact Fisher-Price for a refund through the “Recall & Safety Alerts” page at www.service.mattel.com, or call 855-853-6224, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday [1].
  3. Report a dangerous product or an injury to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.
  4. Follow CPSC’s safe-sleep guidance: put infants to sleep on their backs, on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet, or play yard, without extra blankets or pillows.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada posted a parallel recall notice on June 4, 2021, under identification number RA-75741 [2]. It covered about 27,383 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders and 25,392 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers sold in Canada.

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards separately posted a recall notice for the Soothe ‘n Play Glider, case number 2106-0111, published March 25, 2022 [3].

Both the Canada and UK recall notices cite the same suffocation hazard that CPSC named in its own action, described above.

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No MDL or class action against Fisher-Price over the Soothe ‘n Play Glider or Rock ‘n Glide Soother has been identified.

A documented injury or death tied to either recalled product may still be reviewed individually, on its own facts, by a lawyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fisher-Price Baby Glider Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Fisher-Price Baby Glider recall remains active. As of January 2023, CPSC’s notice did not say the recall had ended. No later notice ending it has been found.

Has Fisher-Price Been Sued over the Baby Glider Recall?

No, Fisher-Price has not been named in an MDL or class action over the Baby Glider recall. A separate multidistrict case covers only Fisher-Price’s unrelated Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, recalled in 2019.

What Is the Difference Between the Rock ‘N Glide Soother and the Soothe ‘N Play Glider?

The Rock ‘n Glide Soother and Soothe ‘n Play Glider are two separate Fisher-Price products recalled the same day. Fisher-Price sold the Soother from January 2014 through December 2020 for about $108, a different sale window and price than the Glider covered on this page.

Where Was the Recalled Fisher-Price Baby Glider Made?

The recalled Fisher-Price Baby Glider was made in China. That is the country of origin the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards recall notice lists for the Soothe ‘n Play Glider model covered on this page.

Will I Get a Full Refund for My Recalled Fisher-Price Glider?

Yes, Fisher-Price offers a full or partial refund for the recalled Soothe ‘n Play Glider. The recall notice does not state a fixed dollar amount for either a full or a partial refund.

Who Should I Contact About This Fisher-Price Glider Recall?

For this Fisher-Price glider recall, use the Fisher-Price and CPSC contact details already listed under “What Should Consumers Do?” If you are deaf or hard of hearing, CPSC’s TTY line at 301-595-7054 offers another way to reach them.

References

  1. https://service.mattel.com/us/recall/GGW85_IVR.asp
  2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/fisher-price-4-1-rock-n-glide-soothers-and-2-1-soothe-n-play-gliders-recalled-due
  3. https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-fisher-price-2-in-1-soothe-n-play-glider-2106-0111