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Product Recall Number: 07-315

Why was Kolcraft Play Yards recalled?

All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.

Kolcraft Play Yards
Here's product recall specific data for Kolcraft Play Yards.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-315

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-09-05

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kolcraft Play Yards

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a child.CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy from Anthony, Texas, who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located. Twelve different Kolcraft play yards are included in this recall. All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard.In addition to the strangulation hazard with the changing table restraint strap, one play yard also has a raised cradle that rocks back and forth. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.The recalled play yards were sold in a variety of colors and patterns. Play yards and model numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. The model number is printed on a white sticker located on one of the feet of the play yard.The play yards were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2001 through August 2007 for between $60 and $XX.Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off the existing changing table restraint strap. A free repair kit for the rocking cradle will be sent to consumers separate from the replacement strap.Consumers should always remove the raised changing table before placing a child in a play yard.For additional information, call Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.kolcraft.com. Play YardModel NumbersAdditional InformationKolcraft Travelin’ Tot,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot LTD,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 3-in-1,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 4-in-118730T-BZ, 18730T-HJ,18734T-DV, 18736T-LJ,18737-LJ, 18737T-LJ,18751T-BZ, 18751T-CU,1875I-DV, 18934-SW,18934-DV,18935T-UT,18935-CH, 18942-EC,18950-GV, 18950T-GV,18951T-DV, 18951T-GS,18951T-MO, 18744-BL “Kolcraft” and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on either the fabric on the top rail or on the lower side of the play yards.Carter’s Lennon Travelin’ Tot18740-UE18740T-UE“Carter’s and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on the top rail. “Sesame Beginnings” by Kolcraft Travel Play Yard 22361-VTSP001-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 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 55235-JC, 55237-JQ,55237T-JQ, 55237-XC,55237-XV, 55237T-XB,55770-XA, 55770-XI,55772-XE, 55773-XY,JP002-XSP.“Jeep” and “Sahara” are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play yards.Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard (with rocking cradle and changing table restraint strap)18604-OCZP003-MAL“Kolcraft” and “Contours” are printed along the draft guard on the lower side of the play yards.

  • Hazard Description: All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 425,000

  • Incidents: CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy from Anthony, Texas, who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off the existing changing table restraint strap. A free repair kit for the rocking cradle will be sent to consumers separate from the replacement strap.

  • Sold At: The play yards were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2001 through August 2007 for between $60 and $XX.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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