Parents Warned to Stop Using Hongmingzheng Crib Bumpers Due to Fatal Risk
Summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned parents to stop using Hongmingzheng crib bumpers sold on Amazon because they can block babies' airways and cause serious injury or death. The bumpers violate a federal ban on padded crib bumpers designed to keep infants safe while sleeping.Key Facts
- Hongmingzheng crib bumpers, model JP0128, were sold on Amazon in April and May 2026.
- These bumpers have six sets of tie strings and a label showing the model number.
- Padded crib bumpers are banned under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act because they can suffocate infants.
- The CPSC issued a Notice of Violation against the Chinese company that makes the bumpers.
- Parents are urged to throw away these bumpers and not give or sell them to others.
- Experts recommend that infants sleep on a firm mattress with only a fitted sheet, and no soft items in the crib.
- Babies should always be put to sleep on their backs in a crib, bassinet, or play yard without pillows, blankets, or bumpers.
- Injuries or defects related to these bumpers should be reported to the CPSC through their website.
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