Babatunde Irukera, Chief Executive FCCPC formerly CPC

On April 12, 2019, the United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission announced the recall of all models of Rock ‘n’ Play Sleeper, approximately 4.7 million products.

The recall was as a result of fatalities which occurred “after infants rolled from their backs to their stomach or side while unrestrained in the product, or under other associated circumstances”.

Although the recall appears limited to the United States, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), formerly CPC, recognizes the conceivable possibility that some of these products could have been imported into Nigeria, either “in-trade”, or by individual purchasers/users. There is evidence that the product range have been offered for sale on popular online retail platforms in Nigeria.

According to FCCPC’s Chief Executive Babatunde Irukera this is in pursuant to Sections 17 and 133 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).

Anyone who has purchased or currently uses any of the products under this make and model is advised to immediately discontinue such use to avoid injury or fatality. In addition, please send an email to the FCCPC’s dedicated recall email address for further processing, including engagement with the manufacturer/retailer, and processing of a possible refund where applicable and practicable.