CPSC recall 05-137, announced March 22, 2005, covers Graco Toddler Bed (about 1.2 Million units). A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. The notice cites 77 incident reports and 54 injuries. Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call the firm to receive a free retrofit kit. Recall contact: call (800) 837-4404, or go to www.gracobaby.com.
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Affected model numbers
The beds were sold under the names "Cozy Toddler Bed," "Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Bed," and "Classic Toddler Bed." There is a label on the guard rail or leg containing one of the following model numbers: "8801, 8801WR, 8821, 8824, 8828, 8833, 30066, 34434 and 11030," a serial number, and the manufacturer's address.
Which products are included?
The recalled Graco toddler beds are white plastic and steel with openings between the slats in the guard rails and footboard. The beds were sold under the names "Cozy Toddler Bed," "Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Bed," and "Classic Toddler Bed." There is a label on the guard rail or leg containing one of the following model numbers: "8801, 8801WR, 8821, 8824, 8828, 8833, 30066, 34434 and 11030," a serial number, and the manufacturer's address. Model 8828's headboard has a blue sky with a yellow moon and stars. Model 8801WR has red legs. "Graco" is printed on all of the beds' footboards.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Graco has received reports of 77 entrapments. This resulted in 13 broken arms and legs, 1 broken foot, a sprained ankle, and 54 other injuries including bruised, scratched, and swollen limbs.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call the firm to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products Inc. of Exton, Pa.
- Product type
- Beds
- Recall number
- 05-137
- Units
- About 1.2 Million
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from February 1994 through March 2001 for between $50 and $70.
Graco Toddler Bed
CPSC product type: Beds/Cots
Recall contact information
Graco at (800) 837-4404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
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