Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—BABY PRODUCTS—CPSC issues warning to stop using Elephtt-baby infant swings due to safety hazards, (May 6, 2025)

By WK Editorial Staff

The products pose a suffocation risk and lack warning labels for the lithium coin battery.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately cease the use of Elephtt-baby Infant Swings, citing serious risks of injury or death due to suffocation hazards. The swings, sold online through Amazon.com, have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, a violation of the Safe Sleep for Babies Act (CPSC Product Safety Warning, No. 25-242 (May 1, 2025)).

CPSC found that the design of the swings creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants, increasing the risk of suffocation. Approximately 2,500 units of the model RS003 have been sold, featuring a white base and either dark or light gray fabric with a "coolbaby" brand label. These swings were manufactured in China and retailed for around $90.

In addition to the suffocation risk, the swings are also non-compliant with federal safety regulations concerning the use of button cell and coin batteries. The remote controls accompanying the swings contain lithium coin batteries and lack the necessary warning labels mandated by Reese’s Law. The ingestion of these batteries can lead to severe internal chemical burns or even death.

The Commission has issued a Notice of Violation to Elephtt-baby, the China-based seller. To date, Elephtt-baby has not initiated a recall or offered any remedy to consumers for these hazardous infant swings.

Consumers are strongly urged to ensure that the swings are properly disposed of. CPSC also advises that the batteries from the remote controls be disposed of or recycled in accordance with local hazardous waste procedures. Also, these swings should not be sold or given away due to their potential danger.

Safety tips. For safe infant sleep, CPSC recommends that infants be placed on a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet, or play yard. Only a fitted sheet should be used, with no addition of blankets, pillows, or padded crib bumpers. It is also advised that infants always be placed on their backs to sleep, and those who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment.

Consumers who have experienced any incidents or injuries related to this product are encouraged to report them at www.SaferProducts.gov.

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