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Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under other circumstances.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Deaths have been reported.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Kolcraft for a $35 voucher to be used on www.Kolcraft.com or a $20 refund. The voucher can be used until February 20, 2022. Kolcraft is contacting all registered owners and known purchasers directly via a postcard by mail. Consumers can continue to use the bassinet without the inclined sleeper accessory.
Who to contact: Kolcraft at 800-453-7673 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, email customerservice@kolcraft.com, or online at www.kolcraft.com and click on "Incline Sleeper Recall" or "Safety Notifications" for more information.
The product
This recall involves the inclined sleeper accessory sold with the Kolcraft Cuddle 'n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB063) and the Kolcraft Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB061). Model numbers are located on the metal bar between the bassinets' legs. The inclined sleeper is the only portion of the product that is being recalled.
Details
- Units affected
- About 51,000 (The original recall was announced in February 2020.)
- Recall date
- May 5, 2021
- Brand
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2011 through December 2017 for about $140.
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: “Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation”
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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