Juvenile Product Recalls

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Cosco Geoby Two Ways Tandem Stroller

Dates Sold

Dec. 1997 to spring 1998

Problem

plastic locks on folding mechanism may break causing stroller to collapse

Remedy

call 1-800-387-2229 for replacement parts

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Bilt-Rite Playpen Drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage "Bilt-Rite" is written on floorboards

Dates Sold

prior to 1989

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and destroy playpen. Manufacturer will provide a $20.00 refund for proof of destruction Call 1-800-257-9400

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Evenflo Houdini playpen Portable mesh playpen that folds for storage. "Evenflo" written on plastic hinge covers.

Dates Sold

1994 to 1996

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and call Evenflo 1-800-490-7591 for repair kit.

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Gerry playpen Drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Gerry" written on floorboard

Dates Sold

1986 to 1992

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and call Gerry for a repair kit 1-888-366-3828

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Graco playpen Drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Graco" is written on floorboard or side rail.

Dates Sold

some models between 1976 and 1990

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and call Graco 1-800-281-3676 Manufacturer will provide a $20.00 refund with proof of destruction of affected models.

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Kolcraft playpen Drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Kolcraft" is written on floorboard or side rail.

Dates Sold

Some models between 1986 and 1996

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and call Kolcraft 1-800-794-4115 Manufacturer will provide a repair kit for the playpen.

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Pride-Trimble Corp. playpen Drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Pride-Trimble Corp." is written on floorboard.

Dates Sold

1960 to 1991

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Stop use and destroy playpen. Manufacturer will provide a $15.00 refund with proof of destruction.

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Pride-Trimble Inc. playpen Drop sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Pride-Trimble Inc." is written on floorboard.

Dates Sold

1991 to 1993

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Destroy playpen. Company is out of business.

Date

Dec 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Strolee playpen Dropsided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Strolee" is written on side rail

Dates Sold

up to 1983

Problem

entanglement and strangulation hazard if child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail

Remedy

Destroy playpen. Company is out of business.

Date

Oct 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Elfe Graco Stationary Entertainer

Dates Sold

April 1996 to Aug. 1998

Problem

clicker toy may unscrew from tray and pose choking hazard

Remedy

call Graco at 1-800-281-3676 for repair kit

Date

Oct 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Safety First Rock 'n Fun Walker Alternative

Dates Sold

before Oct. 1998

Problem

toys may pull off tray and pose choking hazard

Remedy

call Safety First at 1-800-721-3389 for replacement parts

Date

Sept 1998

Company and Product Recalled

"Hike 'N Roll" baby carrier, models 522101 and 522102

Dates Sold

after June 1996

Problem

potential risk for babies to slip into leg opening and have neck press against strap when used in back pack mode

Remedy

Stop use and call Evenflo at 1-800-649-0071 to receive a free seat insert.

Date

Sept 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Century "Fold-N-Go" Models 10-750 and 10-760 portable play yard

Dates Sold

between March 1998 and August 1998

Problem

loose fabric in bassinet mode may be an entrapment and suffocation hazard

Remedy

Stop using as bassinet. For free repair kit call Century at 1-800-583-4092

Date

July 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Baby Stroller/Trailer, CCM brand, manufactured by Greenwave Vehicle International, model #GW00200 Some sold at Canadian Tire

Dates Sold

after 1996

Problem

hand and finger of child can tangle in wheel

Remedy

Stop use of model #GW00200

Date

June 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Safety First Bouncing Buggy Toys

Dates Sold

May 1997 to April 1998

Problem

toys may break off snack tray leaving sharp plastic edges

Remedy

call Safety First at 1-800-721-3389 for replacement parts

Date

Jan 1998

Company and Product Recalled

Crib Models Roma, Milano, 200 and 600. Benjamin Strollers Co. Ltd. (905) 738-0084

Dates Sold

after Jan. 1996

Problem

structural failures mattress support loose

Remedy

Stop using. Retrofit available from Benjamin Stroller Co. for model 200. Discard all other models