Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
Kolcraft, Carter’s, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards
Date of Recall:
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
09-265
Manufactured In:
China
Company Phone Number:
(866) 594-4208
Units:
About 1 million
Distributor:
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill.
Sold By:
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.
Problem/Hazard:
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.
Injuries/Incidents:
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.
Description:
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.
Play Yard
Model Numbers
Additional Information
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
"Carter's" and "Travelin' Tot" are printed on the top rail.
"Sesame Beginnings" 2-in-1 Play Yard by Kolcraft,
Sesame Travelin' Tot VT
22361-VT
SP001-SBK
SP004-SBK
"Sesame Beginnings" and "Travel Play Yard Kolcraft" are printed on the top rail or along the fabric draft guard on the lower side of the play yards.
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
"Jeep" and "Sahara" are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play yards.
Contours 2-in-1 Travel Playyard,
Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard,
Contours Deluxe Playyard,
Contours Travel Play Yard
18604-OC
ZP001-MON
ZP001-MYS
ZP003-MAL
ZP004-MAL
"Kolcraft" and "Contours" are printed along the draft guard on the lower side of the play yards.
Care Bear Play Yard
18960-KK
Eric Carle Play Yard with Activity Gym
18763-EK
18763T-EK
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the play yard and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (866) 594-4208 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kolcraft.com
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