Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
Source: CPSC Recall #10254
Recall Date
2010-06-02
Manufacturer
Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas
Units Affected
About 40
Products Involved
Sprout Stuff infant ring slings
Hazard
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and Sprout Stuff are aware of one report of a death of a 10-day-old boy in the recalled sling in Round Rock, Texas in 2007.
Sold At
Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The Sprout Stuff infant ring sling is fabric/natural muslin and comes with or without a shoulder pad. The sling is worn by parents and caregivers to carry a child up to two years of age. "Sprout Stuff" is printed on the back side of the tail's hem.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28