Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

Recalled October 16, 2008 · CPSC recall 09015 · Infant Death Prompts

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled convertible cribs immediately and contact Playkids USA to receive a full refund.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child on August 31, 2008 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the stationary side rail of the convertible crib and suffocated.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled convertible cribs immediately and contact Playkids USA to receive a full refund.

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.

Product

Convertible Cribs

Imported by

Playkids U.S.A. of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Juvenile product retailers in New York from March 2007 through September 2008 for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →