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Product recall · CPSCNovember 16, 2007Highest risk
Children's Wooden Storage Rack
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What’s wrong
The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Suffocation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled storage racks and contact Jetmax International to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Jetmax at (800) 541-7479 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
The product
The storage rack is wooden with three levels and nine removable canvas totes. There are wooden handles on each side of the rack. The boy's storage rack has natural color wood with red, yellow, green, and navy canvas totes. The girl's storage rack has white colored wood with pink, yellow, lime, and purple canvas totes. Wal-Mart sold the storage rack under the brand "Home Trend Kids 9 Canvas Bin Boy's and Girl's Organizers."
Details
- Units affected
- About 36,000
- Recall date
- November 16, 2007
- Brand
- Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC has received one report of a death involving an 8-month-old boy who was asphyxiated after he pulled on the storage rack and it fell over on him. The top rail landed on the infant's neck. No other incidents have been reported.
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2004 through July 2005 and Ollie's stores nationwide from July 2006 through June 2007 for about $40.
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: “Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled By Jetmax International Following Child's Death”
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.
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