Fears lead to baby sling recall

A BABY sling was recalled across the UK and Europe last night following claims linking it to three infant deaths in the United States.

US company Infantino recalled the SlingRider, saying customers should stop using the product immediately and return it for a free replacement.

An Infantino spokesman said 10,000 of the recalled slings had been sold to the UK market, although an unknown number could still be in stores.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said babies could suffocate in the soft fabric slings.