Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers, made by Sarnia Sales LLC of Issaquah, Washington, were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 8, 2026. The recall covers about 9,300 loungers in eight styles, sold on Amazon and Walmart.com. The loungers have sides that are too low and foot openings that are too wide. They also have no stand. CPSC says these features create entrapment and fall risks for infants. The recall remains open. CPSC has also warned that no refund is available because the company is out of business. Consumers should stop use, destroy the lounger, and dispose of it immediately.

Latest Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers Recall Updates

July 2, 2026: CPSC Issues Warning About Refunds

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a follow-up warning on July 2, 2026. The agency said Joyful Journeys, made by Sarnia Sales LLC, is now out of business and cannot offer refunds to consumers [1]. CPSC told consumers to stop using the lounger immediately and destroy it before disposal. Federal law also bars reselling or donating a recalled product to anyone else.

January 8, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of 9,300 Loungers

The CPSC recall notice announced Recall No. 26-181 on January 8, 2026, covering about 9,300 Joyful Journeys baby loungers sold across the United States. A same-day ConsumerAffairs roundup corroborated the announcement [2]. CPSC said the sides are too low, the foot openings are too wide, and the loungers have no stand. These features can trap an infant or let one fall.

Which Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers Are Affected?

The recall covers eight styles of Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers, each in its own fabric pattern, sold under these names:

• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Green Avocado
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Blue Dinosaur
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Blue Lambs
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Blue Zoo Animals
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Green Minky
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Neutral Elephants
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – Pink Zoo Animals
• Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger – White Minky

Each lounger has the Joyful Journeys name on a tag stitched outside the cover, plus a second label stitched to the back. Check both spots to see if your lounger is one of the recalled styles. Sarnia Sales sold the loungers on Amazon.com and Walmart.com between December 2023 and October 2025, for $40 to $60 each.

Why Were the Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers Recalled?

Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers were recalled because they violate the mandatory federal safety standard for infant sleep products. The sides are too low to safely contain an infant. The foot openings are wider than the standard allows, which can let a small body slip through. The lounger also has no stand, unlike products built to the standard. Without a stand, the lounger can also tip or slide on a raised surface such as a bed or countertop. CPSC says either hazard alone can cause a serious injury, and together they raise the risk of a fatal outcome for an infant left unattended in the lounger.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC’s recall notice lists no incidents or injuries tied to the Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers. The agency’s July 2, 2026 warning repeats that finding. A report of no incidents does not mean no infant was ever put at risk. It means CPSC and the company had not received a report as of each notice’s date. The two notices reflect what had been reported as of their own dates, and new reports could still emerge afterward. A report of an incident is also not proof that a specific lounger caused it. Parents can still report a fall or entrapment to CPSC directly.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who currently own a recalled Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger should take the following steps as soon as reasonably possible:

1. Stop using the recalled lounger right away, even if no problem has happened with it yet, and keep it away from your child.
2. Remove the foam and pads from inside the lounger’s cover.
3. Cut the cover, foam, and pad in half so the lounger cannot be used or handed down to another baby again.
4. Dispose of the cut pieces in the trash.
5. Do not sell, donate, or give the lounger to anyone else. Federal law bars passing a recalled product on to a new owner.
6. Do not expect a refund. The company is out of business and is not processing refund requests (see the update above).
7. Report the lounger, or any related incident, to CPSC at https://www.saferproducts.gov.

Legal Options

No lawsuit has been filed against Sarnia Sales LLC or Joyful Journeys over these loungers, and no class action or multidistrict case has been filed either. This finding is based on a direct review of the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s (JPML) pending-MDL list [3]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. It also does not mean every affected buyer can file a claim. Parents who believe a lounger caused harm may still want a legal review.

Filing Deadlines

State law, not federal law, sets the deadline for filing a legal claim. Lawyers often call this deadline a statute of limitations. How much time a person has can depend on where they live and when an injury happened or was discovered. Even a strong claim can be barred entirely if that deadline is missed. Anyone considering a claim over this product should check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Still Get a Refund for My Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger?

As of September 28, 2026, no refund is available for a Joyful Journeys baby lounger, as the July 2, 2026 update above explains, because the company remains out of business.

Can I Sell, Donate, or Give Away a Recalled Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger?

As of September 28, 2026, giving away or reselling a recalled Joyful Journeys baby lounger is still against federal rules that apply to any recalled product. CPSC’s own instruction is to destroy the lounger by cutting it apart rather than pass it to a new home.

Is There a Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger Lawsuit or Class Action?

No, as of September 28, 2026, no lawsuit or class action has been filed over the Joyful Journeys baby loungers. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending-MDL list shows no matching filing. Anyone who believes a lounger caused harm may still want to speak with a lawyer.

How Do I Report a Problem with My Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger?

You can report a problem with a Joyful Journeys baby lounger directly to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. CPSC says parent reports like these help the agency spot injury patterns early, even when a recall notice initially lists no incidents.

Did CPSC Take Any Enforcement Action Against Joyful Journeys?

Yes, CPSC took an enforcement action against Joyful Journeys. The agency issued a Notice of Violation to Sarnia Sales as part of its follow-up warning. A Notice of Violation is a regulatory step. It does not decide fault in court.

Did CPSC Warn About Any Other Baby Loungers?

Yes, in November 2025, CPSC warned about a different, separately branded baby lounger. A two-month-old died after being placed to sleep on it on an adult bed. That warning involved a different company, but it points to the same entrapment and fall risks.

References

1. https://www.medicaldaily.com/cpsc-joyful-journeys-baby-lounger-warning-no-refund-2026-476386
2. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/consumer-product-safety-recall-roundup-for-jan-8-2026-010826.html
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0