Juvenile Product Recalls
Full Juvenile Product Recalls Table (2000)
This is an archive of all recalls posted to this site in 2000. Also available are recalls posted in the current year and recalls posted in past years.
Date |
Dec 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
"Sesame Street Poppin Pals" toy (product #5446) for kids by Playskool. The model number and "Made in China C-023b" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. Approximately 6,822 units sold in Canada. |
Dates Sold |
February 1995 to December 2000. |
Problem |
There is a possibility that the toy breaks and liberates small springs located inside of the toy representing a choking and laceration hazard to young children. |
Remedy |
Consumers may contact Playskool
at (877) 518-9743 or visit the firm's web site at  www.hasbro.com to
get information about how to receive a free, redesigned
replacement toy. |
Date |
Nov 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Cosco Announce Recall to Repair Cosco Option 5 Highchair |
Dates Sold |
December 1, 1997 through August 11, 2000. |
Problem |
In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and bodily injuries. |
Remedy |
In the interest of safety, Cosco Inc. of the United States, and the Doral Group (Canada), are advising all consumers who have purchased the Cosco Option 5 Highchair to contact the Canadian consumer service Department at 1-800-387-2229 for a free repair kit and to obtain instructions for proper assembly and use.
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/
01041.html,
fax (514) 323-1129 or e-mail dorelservice@dorel.com. |
Date |
Oct 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Century Products (Century) infant car seats/carriers. |
Dates Sold |
January 01, 1991 to July 31, 1997 |
Problem |
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. |
Remedy |
Century will provide consumers
a free easy-to-install replacement handle. Consumers should
not carry the seat by the handle until it has been replaced.
Consumers can continue to use the product as a car seat.
Call Century toll-free at (800) 865-1419 anytime, or visit
Century's web site www.centuryproducts.com |
Date |
July 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Gerry® TrailTech® plastic frame baby backpack carrier |
Dates Sold |
January 1996 to June 1999 |
Problem |
small infants may shift to one side and slip through the backpack's leg openings. |
Remedy |
stop using the backpack carrier immediately and call Hufco-Delaware at 1-800-881-9176 for a free repair kit |
Date |
July 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Fisher-Price Hop, Skip, Jumper model numbers 9144 and 9146 |
Dates Sold |
1987 to 1994 |
Problem |
the spring and security cord that suspends the jumper seat from the door jam can break causing baby to fall to the ground and suffer serious injury |
Remedy |
stop using the product immediately and call Fisher-Price at 1-888-821-0077 for a free repair kit |
Date |
June 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Playtex Cherub Pacifier
- UPC 68875 01032 6 - orthodontic 1 pack
- UPC 68875 01023 4 - 1 pack
- UPC 68875 01054 8 - 2 pack
|
Dates Sold |
before June 2000 |
Problem |
nipple can detach from shield and present choking hazard to babies |
Remedy |
stop using pacifier immediately and call Playtex at 1-800-522-8230 to return pacifier |
Date |
June 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Playtex Soft Comfort Pacifier
- UPC 68875 01626 7 - 1 pack
- UPC 68875 01628 1 - angled orthodontic 1 pack
|
Dates Sold |
before June 2000 |
Problem |
nipple can detach from shield and present choking hazard to babies |
Remedy |
stop using pacifier immediately and call Playtex at 1-800-522-8230 to return pacifier |
Date |
June 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Jolly Jumper Activity Bouncer, Item #306 Formelco Limited |
Dates Sold |
Sept.1,1999 to April 10,2000 |
Problem |
metal frame may have a loose fit and may collapse |
Remedy |
call Formelco at 905-565-9750 for a replacement frame |
Date |
May 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Splashies "Meal Time Gift Set" Liquid filled spoons and forks. ACI Accessory Concepts Inc |
Dates Sold |
from June 1997 |
Problem |
may contain a harmful grade of petroleum distillates that may leak out. |
Remedy |
remove from children. Phone ACI Accessory Concepts Inc at 905-712-8380 ext 405 for replacement product. |
Date |
April 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Graco Infant Swings |
Dates Sold |
prior to November 1997 |
Problem |
waist stap and hinged or removeable tray may pose a strangulation hazard for infants if not used properly |
Remedy |
Call Graco at 1-800-934-9082 for a replacement 3-point safety restraint kit. |
Date |
April 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Fisher-Price Bounce 'n Play™ Activity Dome, Model 79534 |
Dates Sold |
April 1999 to April 2000 |
Problem |
nylon bands that hold the surface level can detach allowing the surface to tilt and present a potential suffocation hazard. |
Remedy |
call Fisher-Price at 1-800-505-0600 to determine if your product is one of the affected date codes and to receive a free repair kit |
Date |
April 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Cradle Swing Models 79321 and 79322 |
Dates Sold |
March 1997 to January 2000 |
Problem |
locks for handle of carrier can unexpectedly release causing the seat to flip forward |
Remedy |
call Fisher-Price at 1-800-505-0600 for a free repair kit. |
Date |
Mar 2000 |
Company and Product Recalled |
InStep™ Single Jogging Stroller Model ZS100 |
Dates Sold |
June 1999 and prior |
Problem |
stroller's brake can fail causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away |
Remedy |
call Instep at 1-800-242-6110 for a free repair kit |
Juvenile Product Recalls posted in past years
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