Feds sue company for refusing to recall baby loungers after 2 deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is suing an Oklahoma company over its refusal to recall nearly 180,000 infant loungers linked to the suffocation deaths of two babies. 

The lawsuit against Ada, Oklahoma-based Leachco comes three weeks after the CPSC warned parents and caregivers against using the Podster, Podster Plush, Bummzie and Podster Playtime infant loungers. The products can prevent infants from breathing if they roll over, move, or are placed in a position where their nose or mouth are obstructed by the loungers, according to the complaint filed by the federal safety agency on Wednesday. 

The agency wants to force Leachco to notify anyone who purchased its infant loungers of the danger and offer a refund.