CPSC recall 02-008, announced October 10, 2001, covers Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens (about 102,000 units). The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant. The notice cites 421 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a refund or replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 314-9327, or go to www.djgusa.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners.
Which products are included?
The recalled playpens were sold under the "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" brand names and were manufactured by Cosco. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-363, and 05-364 are included in this recall. The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The label reads in part, "MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR COSCO INC." The 28-inch-by-40-inch playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the name "Zip n Go, " "Okie Dokie," or "Carters" written on them. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
Incidents and injuries
In June 2001, an 11-month-old baby in Elyria, Ohio, died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. Dorel Juvenile Group has received 421 reports of rails not locking or collapsing.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a refund or replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cosco
- Manufacturer
- Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
- Recall number
- 02-008
- Units
- About 102,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, Toy and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the "Zip n Go" and "Carters" playpens. JC Penney stores nationwide sold the "Okie Dokie" brand playpens exclusively. The playpens were sold from May 1995 through December 1999 for between $40 and $70.
- Distributor
- Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens
CPSC product type: Play Yards
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Dorel at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.djgusa.com
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