CPSC recall 01-117, announced March 29, 2001, covers Cosco Inc. (Cosco) Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers (about 171,000 units). The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. The notice cites 82 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and contact Cosco. Recall contact: call (800) 314-9327, or go to www.safety1st.com.
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Cosco Bungee Baby Jumpers: Only model numbers 04-461 and 04-468 are being recalled. The model number is located on the bottom of the tray. Model number 04-461 is the Bungee Jumper and model 04-468 is the Bungee Combo Pack, which consists of the Bungee Jumper and parts to convert the Bungee Jumper to a stationary exerciser. The stationary exerciser, called the Bungee Bouncer Exerciser, is not part of this recall. Both bungee baby jumper models have a multi-colored fabric seat with a white plastic frame with a red foam trim. Three yellow cords connect the seat to a blue plastic strap holder, which says "Cosco." Above the blue plastic strap holder is a thick yellow strap, which connects to a green bungee cord. The bungee cord attaches to a blue door hook. Safety 1st Wipe Warmer: Only model number 26133 manufactured from December 1999 through January 2001 is being recalled. The manufacturing date, a six-digit code (year, month, day), is on the bottom of the unit written below the box containing "CAUTION" items and the model number. A yellow duck and the words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the unit. The wipe warmer was sold with a diaper organizer that attaches to the bottom of the unit.
Why it was recalled
The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
Incidents and injuries
Cosco has received 82 reports of the bungee jumper falling to the floor. Fifteen babies suffered bumps, bruises and scratches, the majority of which were to the head. Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and contact Cosco. The repair kit is no longer available. A new cash incentive is being offered. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cosco Inc. (Cosco)
- Recall number
- 01-117
- Units
- About 171,000 bungee baby jumpers and 100,600 baby wipe warmers
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product, mass merchandise, discount department and specialty stores nationwide sold the Bungee Baby Jumpers, from May 1996 through March 2001, for about $40 to $50. Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the wipe warmers, from December 1999 through March 2001, for about $20.
- Distributor
- Cosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind., Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.
Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
CPSC product type: Bouncers/Jumpers
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Cosco at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 314-9327 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.safety1st.com
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