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Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs


Posted on Oct 21, 2008

Following the death of an infant, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary recall announcement of 2,000 convertible cribs by Playkids U.S.A. of Brooklyn, New York. 

According to the recall announcement, the sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, which creates a gap between the mattress and the side.  Infants can slip into the gap, causing a suffocation and entrapment hazard.  On August 31, 2008 in Brooklyn, New York, a 5-month-old baby became entrapped between the mattress and the drop side rail of the crib and suffocated, which prompted this voluntary recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall includes the Playkids U.S.A. convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with the model number PLK-909.  The model number can be located on the packaging of the convertible crib.  The words, “Playkids U.S.A.” is also on the packaging and on a sewn in label on the side of the crib.  The convertible cribs include a stationary side rail, drop side rail, canopy assembly and bassinet.  Fabric and mesh cover the sides of the crib, mattress support, bassinet, canopy and bed skirt.  The fabric and mesh come in many different colors and patterns.

Playkids U.S.A. convertible cribs were manufactured in China and sold by juvenile product retailers in New York form March 2007 to September 2008 for approximately $100.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents and caregivers to stop using the recalled convertible cribs.  Playkids U.S.A. is offering a full refund for the convertible cribs.

Playkids U.S.A. can provide additional information about the convertible crib recall and refund instructions.  Consumers are encouraged to call Playkids U.S.A. collect at (718) 797-0302 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

This recall follows one that occurred in August 2008 involving Simplicity bassinets.  Two infants died after being entrapped between the metal bars.

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