In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pottery Barn Kids is announcing a recall of all models and colors of Pottery Barn Kids drop-side baby cribs sold from 1999 through 2010. As with other drop-side cribs that have been recalled recently, Pottery Barn baby cribs have drop-sides which can detach, creating a space into which a child can fall and become entrapped, causing suffocation. Children can also fall out of drop-side cribs.
If you own a Pottery Barn Kids drop-side crib, call 1-877-804-3847, 7 a.m. to midnight EST, to receive your free fixed-gate conversion kit. This will immobilize the drop-side to provide a safe sleeping environment for your baby. As with all cribs, inspect hardware regularly, and discontinue use if your crib has broken or missing parts.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Baby Matters, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny infant recliners. The recall was put in place following 1 infant death and 22 reports of infants hanging or falling over the side of the Nap Nanny, even after the safety harness appeared to be fastened. It is important to note that the infant death occurred after the Nap Nanny had been placed inside a crib. The Nap Nanny’s instructions specifically state that the product should not be placed in a crib due to the risk of suffocation should the infant fall out.
Baby Matters, LLC, the makers of the Nap Nanny, are strongly encouraging all parents to follow the product instructions. The Nap Nanny should ONLY be used on the floor. Placing the Nap Nanny in a crib, play yard, or other confined space may result in suffocation. Likewise, the Nap Nanny should not be placed on a changing table or other elevated surface, as a fall could result in serious head injury.
The recall applies to first generation Nap Nanny models (purchased prior to August 15, 2009). These models do not have Velcro straps inside the cover securing the cover to the foam base. If you own one of these models, you can receive an $80 discount coupon toward the purchase of a new Nap Nanny with free shipping by calling (888) 240-4282 between 9am and 5 p.m. (Eastern) Monday through Friday.
If you own a newer Nap Nanny (check for Velcro straps inside the cover, which attach to a ring, securing it to the foam base), Baby Matters, LLC requests that you view the latest warnings and instructional video at http://www.napnanny.com/recall.
On April 29, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on over 200,000 Graco drop-side wooden cribs. These cribs were manufactured by LaJobi Inc. and sold at nationwide retailer from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.
There have been 99 reports of incidents where the drop-side has detached from the crib, causing a gap that a child can fall into. This poses a significant risk of suffocation in infants. There have been 6 reports of children falling out of these cribs after the drop-side hardware failed, and two children became entrapped in the gap between the mattress and the drop-side.
You will find the affected crib models below. If you own one of these cribs, stop using it immediately and contact LaJobi at (888) 842-2215, or visit www.LaJobi.com. LaJobi will provide you with a free hardware kit that will immobilize the drop side.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on April 29, 2010 the recall of all Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. This includes both fixed-side and drop-side cribs. These cribs pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and fall hazards to infants and toddlers. The crib’s metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse. The baby is then in danger of rolling into the empty space and becoming wedged. One infant strangulation death has been reported, and two additional infants have fallen and become entrapped. There are 13 total reports of the mattress-support frames collapsing.
CPSC has limited information about the number of cribs sold because Simplicity is no longer in business. This recall involves all Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames, which include but are not limited to the following models:
Crib Name
Model Number
Aspen 4-in-1
8755
Chelsea Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System
8324
Graco 4-in-1 Ultra Sleep System
4600
Graco Aspen 3-in-1
8740
Simplicity Crib and Changer Combo
8994
Simplicity Ellis Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System
8676
Simplicity Nursery-in-a-Box Convertible Crib
8910
CPSC urges parents with an affected crib to stop using the crib immediately and find a replacement. Do not attempt to fix the crib, as infant deaths have also occurred because of makeshift home repairs.
The recalled cribs were sold at Walmart, Target, Babies R Us and other stores nationwide for between $150 and $300. Consumers should contact the store where the crib was purchased to receive a refund, replacement crib or store credit.
Source: www.cpsc.gov
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On April 6, 2010, Gund voluntarily recalled about 16,000 baby books in the U.S. and Canada because they pose a choking hazard. These paperboard books, or “board books,” have styrofoam in the binding that can come off when babies chew on them. No injuries have been reported as of yet.
The recalled books have plastic handles designed as rattles and come in three titles: “Animals” (item #059174), “Numbers” (item #059175), and “Colors” (item #059176). You can find the item number on the back of the book along with the word “Gund.” The books each measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches. They may have been purchased individually or as a set of 3. The board books were sold from January 2009 to March 2010 for approximately $8 each or $20 for the set.
If you own one of the affected books, please stop using it and contact Gund for a free replacement product. You can reach them at (800) 436-3726 or by visiting their website at www.gund.com
In March 2010, Evenflo issued a recall on approximately 180,000 child safety baby gates sold in the U.S. and Canada. Their Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates pose a falling hazard because the slats can break or detach. At the time of this post, there have been 142 cases of broken gates, and 14 reported injuries. Most of the injuries range from minor scrapes to bumps and bruises on the head. However, 3 children actually fell through the gate, and one child fell down 5 steps.
If you own an Evenflo baby gate that is model #10502 or #10512, please stop using it immediately. You can find the model number on the bottom rail. These models were sold at many nationwide retailers such as Toys “R” Us, Walmart, and Amazon.com from October 2007 through March 2010 for about $40.
Evenflo is offering a free newer model #10503 or #10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood gate as a replacement. You can contact them by calling (800) 233-5921 or visiting http://safety.evenflo.com.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has made a new widget available to the public to provide up-to-date information on important product recalls for baby and children’s products!
Infantino recalled over 1 million baby slings on March 24, 2010 after three infant deaths were reported. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that parents do not use the Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” baby slings for infants under 4 months of age due to the risk of suffocation.
CPSC further adds that sling-style carriers pose a risk of suffocation to premature babies, babies with low birth weight, and babies whose breathing is affected due to colds. 14 infant deaths have occurred in the last 20 years due to baby slings (all brands, not just Infantino). Some slings cause suffocation when the fabric presses against the baby’s nose and mouth. Others, like the Infantino Slingrider pictured to the left, place the baby in an unnatural “curved” position. This causes the baby’s head to press into his chest and restricts his breathing. A baby in this position will not be able to cry out for help.
Experts recommend that parents purchase baby carriers that allow newborns to remain in an upright position. For a list of safe baby carriers, click here.
Infantino is offering a free replacement baby carrier, activity gym or shopping cart cover to parents who own an affected model. Call Infantino at 866-860-1361 to receive your free replacement product.
As of March 2010, Graco has issued a recall of 1.2 million high chairs, claiming that they pose a falling risk to children. The Graco “Harmony” models have screws in the front legs that can loosen and fall out, causing the high chair to tip over and cause injury. Graco received 464 reports of loose screws or screws that fell out. 24 children have been hurt due to this malfunction.
The Harmony models included in the recall were produced between November 2003 and December 2009 and sold at nationwide retailers such as Sears, Target and Wal-Mart.
For a list of affected models, click here. You can find the model number on the underside of the footrest. If your Graco Harmony high chair was recalled, contact Graco for a repair kit at (877) 842-3206 or visit www.gracobaby.com
**This is the second major recall of Graco products in the last 3 months. For more information about their stroller recall, click here.
Maclaren recalled approximately 1 million “umbrella” strollers in November 2009 due to the risk of amputation. 15 children in the last ten years have had fingers amputated or injured when their fingers were caught in a hinge while parents were opening or closing the stroller’s canopy. The recall includes ALL Maclaren strollers sold in the US since they were introduced in 1999. The models include the Maclaren Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
If you have a Maclaren stroller, please stop using it immediately and call Maclaren at (877) 688-2326. The company will send you a free repair kit, which will cover up the faulty hinge.
**Graco issued a similar recall in January 2010 for the same risk of amputation. Read about it here.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Baby Matters, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny infant recliners. The recall was put in place following 1 infant death and 22 reports of infants hanging or falling over the side of the Nap Nanny, even after the safety harness appeared to be fastened. It is important to note that the infant death occurred after the Nap Nanny had been placed inside a crib. The Nap Nanny’s instructions specifically state that the product should not be placed in a crib due to the risk of suffocation should the infant fall out.
Infantino recalled over 1 million baby slings on March 24, 2010 after three infant deaths were reported. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that parents do not use the Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” baby slings for infants under 4 months of age due to the risk of suffocation.
Maclaren recalled approximately 1 million “umbrella” strollers in November 2009 due to the risk of amputation. 15 children in the last ten years have had fingers amputated or injured when their fingers were caught in a hinge while parents were opening or closing the stroller’s canopy. The recall includes ALL Maclaren strollers sold in the US since they were introduced in 1999. The models include the Maclaren Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.