EAST AURORA, N.Y., April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Fisher-Price® announced with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
that it is recalling all models of the Rock 'n Play
Sleeper.
Fisher-Price also released the following statement:
A child fatality is an unimaginable tragedy.
For almost 90 years, Fisher-Price has made the safety of
children our highest priority.
In recent days, questions have been raised about the
Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper. We stand by the safety of our
products. However, due to reported incidents in which the product
was used contrary to the safety warnings and instructions, we have
decided to conduct a voluntary recall of the Rock 'n Play Sleeper
in partnership with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Fisher-Price has a long, proud tradition of prioritizing safety
as our mission. We at Fisher-Price want parents around the world to
know that we have every intention of continuing that tradition.
-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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