Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play $19 Million Settlement

If you currently own or have previously purchased a Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper, you may be eligible to claim between $10 and a full refund from a class action settlement.

Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. have agreed to pay $19 million to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged false advertising and safety misrepresentations regarding the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper.

This settlement follows a voluntary recall of the product due to safety concerns.

Who can submit a claim?

The settlement class includes individuals in the United States and U.S. territories who either purchased a Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper or currently have one in their possession.

• Current Owners: Those who currently own an RNPS and can provide proof of disablement.
• Previous Owners: Those who purchased a new RNPS but no longer own it.
• Recall Participants: Those who returned the RNPS hubs and received a voucher or toy.

Specific models included in the settlement can be found in the document titled Appendix A - Models of Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers.

How much can class members get?

The amount class members can claim varies based on their circumstances:

• Returned RNPS Hubs: $10 per RNPS.
• Current Owners: Up to the purchase price if proof is provided; otherwise, $40-$60 based on the manufacturing date.
• Previous Owners: $10-$35 based on proof of purchase and purchase date.

Payment Tiers:

• For Current Owners:
• With proof of purchase
• Purchased between October 12, 2018, and April 12, 2019: Full purchase price.

• Without proof of purchase
• Purchased between October 12, 2018, and April 12, 2019: $60.

• Purchased or manufactured between April 12, 2017, and October 11, 2018: $50.
• Purchased or manufactured on or before April 11, 2017: $40.

• For Previous Owners:
• Purchased new between April 12, 2017, and April 12, 2019, with proof: $35.
• Purchased new on or before April 11, 2017, with proof: $25.
• Purchased new without proof: $10.

If the award amount is subject to a net settlement fund calculation, it will be adjusted accordingly. For instance, if claims exceed the allocated funds, payments will be reduced on a pro-rata basis.

Is proof of purchase required for compensation?

Claimants must provide proof of purchase or proof of disablement to claim a full award. Proof of disablement includes photographs showing the RNPS liner and pad cut and detached, with the claimant's Unique Claimant ID written on the fabric.

• For Current Owners: Proof of disablement is mandatory
• For Previous Owners: Proof of purchase is required for higher compensation
• For Recall Participants: Proof of participation in the recall is needed

If no proof of purchase is provided, the amount of the cash benefit is greatly reduced.

How to claim a cash benefit

To claim an award, class members can file a claim online or download a claim form and file a claim by mail.

For mail submissions, send the completed form to:

Settlement Administrator - 83052

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC

P.O. Box 5324

New York, NY 10150-5324

Payment options

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Digital payment card
• Physical check sent by mail

Settlement fund expenses

• Attorneys’ Fees: Capped at $5,320,000
• Litigation Expenses: Up to $825,000
• Class Representative Service Awards: $3,500 each for 21 representatives
• Settlement Administration Expenses: TBD

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 29, 2025, or 90 days after the Court’s issuance of the Final Approval Order and Final Judgment, whichever is later.
• Final Approval Hearing: January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

When is the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper payout date?

Payouts will be made after the final approval hearing scheduled for January 28, 2025.

If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members after the resolution of any appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to allegations that Fisher-Price and Mattel falsely advertised the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper as safe for infant sleep, despite safety concerns. The settlement was reached to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.