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Product recall · CPSCMarch 3, 2011Highest risk
AOSOM Wooden Playpens
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wooden playpen can break, split and/or crack at points where screws and other hardware are located. Small, broken wood pieces and hardware from the playpen can pose a risk of choking and laceration hazards to children. In addition, an unstable playpen can fall over onto a child, posing an entrapment hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the wooden playpens and contact AOSOM for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 644-9366 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at service@aosom.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.aosom.com
The product
This recall involves AOSOM wooden playpens made from pine wood. The firm's logo "A" and "www.AOSOM.com" is stamped on the gate of the playpen. The following four models are included in this recall: AOSOM Playpen Model Number Price AOSOM 3in1 Baby wooden Superyard Playpen Combo 5664-0017S&G 149.99 AOSOM Baby 8 Panel Wooden Playpen Room Divider 5664-0017 119.99 AOSOM Baby 8 Sided Wooden Playpen 2 Panels 5664-0017S 29.99 AOSOM Baby 8 Sided Wooden Playpen Gate 5664-0017G 29.99
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,000
- Recall date
- March 3, 2011
- Brand
- AOSOM LLC, of Tualatin, Ore.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- AOSOM has received 69 reports of the wooden playpens breaking, splitting and/or cracking including one report of a child mouthing a piece of the broken wood and three reports of children found with a broken piece of wood and/or screw in their hand. The objects were removed without injury.
AOSOM.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and other online retailers from October 2008 through November 2010 for between $30 and $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “AOSOM Recalls Wooden Playpens Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Nursery furniture