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Product recall · CPSCJuly 8, 2009Serious
Kolcraft 1 Million Play Yards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
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 play yard and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (866) 594-4208 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.kolcraft.com
The product
This recall involves the Kolcraft Travelin' Tot play yards, as well as other similar play yards manufactured for Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bare and Eric Carle, with model numbers listed below. Some of the units have a bassinet and/or changing table. Some models have a mobile, vibrating unit or a parent organizer. Model numbers are printed on a white sticker on one of the feet of the play yard. If your play yard model number begins with any of the five digit model numbers listed below, your unit is being recalled. This includes models with any letters following the five digits.Kolcraft Travelin' Tot, Kolcraft Travelin' Tot LTD, Kolcraft Travelin' Tot 2-in-1, Kolcraft Travelin' Tot 3-in-1, Kolcraft Travelin' Tot 4-in-1 18709, 18710, 18711, 18713, 18714, 18724, 18725, 18730,18731, 18733, 18734, 18744, 18751, 18910,18920, 18925, 18931, 18933, 18934, 18935, 18942, 18945, 18946, 18950, 18951,18960, 18961, 18962, KP001, KP013, KP014, KP015, KP016, KP027 Carter's Lennon Travelin' Tot, EMU Carter's Travelin' Tot, Carter's Travelin' Tot 18740, 18736, 18737, 18726 "Sesame Beginnings" 2-in-1 Play Yard by Kolcraft, Sesame Travelin' Tot VT 22361 SP001 SP004 Jeep Sahara, Jeep Sahara SE Play Yard, Jeep Sahara Limited Play Yard, Jeep Sahara XT Play Yard, Jeep Sahara Limited SE Play Yard, Jeep Sahara Limited XT Play Yard 55200, 55220, 55225, 55235, 55237, 55770, 55772, 55773, JP002 Contours 2-in-1 Travel Playyard, Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, Contours Deluxe Playyard, Contours Travel Play Yard 18604 ZP001 ZP003 ZP004 Care Bear Play Yard 18960 Eric Carle Play Yard with Activity Gym 18763
Details
- Units affected
- About 1 million
- Recall date
- July 8, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 347 reports of sides of the play yard collapsing unexpectedly, resulting in 21 injuries to young children, including bumps, scrapes, bruises and one concussion.
Babies R Us, Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2000 through January 2009 for between $50 and $160.
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 Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard”
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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