Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity's Rainforest Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.
Date of Recall
2009-01-15CPSC Release Number
09-098Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 432-5437Units
About 200,000Manufacturer
Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.Sold By
Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.Problem/Hazard
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.Description
The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher-Price” logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.comRecall Comments
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