Recall check › CPSC #09015
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Recalled Oct 16, 2008 · About 2,000 units
Hazard
The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for young children.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled convertible cribs immediately and contact Playkids USA to receive a full refund.
Which products
This recall involves the Playkids U.S.A. convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PLK-909. "Playkids U.S.A." can be found on the packaging and on a label sewn into the side of the crib. The model number can be found on the packaging. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, a stationary side rail, a canopy assembly, and a bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib, the mattress support, the bassinet, the canopy and the bedskirt are covered in fabric and mesh. The fabric and the mesh come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Juvenile product retailers in New York from March 2007 through September 2008 for about $100.
Contact
For additional information, consumers should contact Playkids USA collect at (917) 254-1667 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Always check the official notice for the full details.