CPSC recall 00-116, announced May 31, 2000, covers Kids II "Soft Toy Bouncer Seats" and "Comfort Me Bouncers" (about 99,000 units). The removable toy bar that attaches to the seat can suddenly release and cause injuries to babies. The notice cites 122 incident reports and 31 injuries. Consumers should remove the semi-circular toy bars immediately and contact Kids II for an in-home repair kit. Recall contact: call (877) 325-7056.
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Which products are included?
Only Kids II bouncer seats with semi-circular toy bars are recalled. These bouncer seats were sold under the names "Soft Toy Bouncer Seat" or "Comfort Me Bouncer." The Kids II logo is embroidered on each seat's crotch strap. The bouncer seats have a ruffled seat pad in three patterns: a black, white and red cow print; a teddy bear, rocking horse and toy box print; and a nursery rhyme print. Each pattern has certain model and lot numbers, which are found on a tag attached to the seat. The Comfort Me Bouncers feature vibration and soothing sounds, including music, waves and heartbeat. Each semi-circular toy bar has three toys. Some of the recalled seats came with white toy bar tethers.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The removable toy bar that attaches to the seat can suddenly release and cause injuries to babies.
Incidents and injuries
Kids II has received 122 reports of toy bars suddenly releasing from bouncer seats, resulting in 31 injuries to babies, including a black eye, a scraped eye, and facial cuts.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the semi-circular toy bars immediately and contact Kids II for an in-home repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the bouncer seat for the baby to sit in as long as the toy bar is removed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kids II
- Manufacturer
- Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-116
- Units
- About 99,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the seats, from October 1997 through April 2000, for about $25 to $35.
Kids II "Soft Toy Bouncer Seats" and "Comfort Me Bouncers"
CPSC product type: Bouncers/Jumpers
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free repair kit.
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