EAST AURORA, N.Y., April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Fisher-Price® and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) jointly issued an alert warning parents and caregivers to
discontinue use of the Rock 'n Play Sleeper when infants begin to
roll over.
In response to the alert, Fisher-Price released the following
additional statement:
A child fatality is an unimaginable tragedy.
Fisher-Price has a long, proud tradition of prioritizing safety
as the cornerstone of our mission. Generations of parents have
trusted us for almost 90 years to provide safe products for their
children. We are there with you from the moment you bring your
child home and take our responsibility for product safety very
seriously.
Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and
Fisher-Price have jointly issued an alert warning parents and
caregivers to discontinue use of the Rock 'n Play Sleeper when
infants begin to roll over. To ensure a safe sleep environment for
infants, we remind parents and caregivers to follow all safety
warnings included with the product: always use the provided
restraints, always place infants on their backs to sleep, and make
sure that no pillows, blankets or extra padding are placed in the
Rock 'n Play Sleeper. The Rock 'n Play Sleeper meets all applicable
safety standards, including those of the international standards
organization, known as ASTM International, and is certified by the
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA).
Fisher-Price and every one of our employees take the
responsibility of being part of your family seriously, and we are
committed to earning that trust every day.
-Chuck
Scothon, GM, Fisher-Price
About Fisher-Price
In 1931, Herman Fisher and Irving
Price embarked on a journey to change the toy industry.
Their goal: creating playthings that inspire a child's development.
More than 85 years later, Fisher-Price remains deeply rooted in the
belief that play is the way children learn best. To this day,
understanding the importance of play in building a child's skills
is the fundamental principle, as the company strives to enrich the
lives of families with young children around the globe. United by
the passion for a child's safe care and development at each age and
stage, the people of Fisher-Price work tirelessly to bring families
the best toys and baby products in the world. Some of the company's
best-known brands include Laugh & Learn®, Little People®, Power
Wheels®, and Imaginext®, and it's also a leading developer of
character-based toys for children's programming such as Thomas
& Friends™, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Mickey Mouse
Clubhouse. Fisher-Price is a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.
(NASDAQ: MAT). For more information, visit www.fisher-price.com
(U.S.) and www.fisher-price.ca (Canada) or connect with Fisher-Price on
Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
About Mattel
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) is a leading global children's
entertainment company that specializes in design and production of
quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products
and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children
through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic
franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®,
Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other
popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global
entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television
content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations
and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with
the world's leading retail and technology companies. Since its
founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in
exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach
their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
Contact:
EVP, Head of Global Communications &
PR
Dena Cook
(310) 252-4247
Dena.Cook@mattel.com
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