CPSC recall 08-085, announced November 16, 2007, covers Jetmax International Boy's and Girl's Wooden Storage Racks (about 36,000 units). The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled storage racks and contact Jetmax International to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base. Recall contact: call (800) 541-7479.
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Which products are included?
The storage rack is wooden with three levels and nine removable canvas totes. There are wooden handles on each side of the rack. The boy's storage rack has natural color wood with red, yellow, green, and navy canvas totes. The girl's storage rack has white colored wood with pink, yellow, lime, and purple canvas totes. Wal-Mart sold the storage rack under the brand "Home Trend Kids 9 Canvas Bin Boy's and Girl's Organizers."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received one report of a death involving an 8-month-old boy who was asphyxiated after he pulled on the storage rack and it fell over on him. The top rail landed on the infant's neck. No other incidents have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled storage racks and contact Jetmax International to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jetmax International
- Recall number
- 08-085
- Units
- About 36,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2004 through July 2005 and Ollie's stores nationwide from July 2006 through June 2007 for about $40.
- Importer
- Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas
Boy's and Girl's Wooden Storage Racks
CPSC product type: Furniture (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Jetmax at (800) 541-7479 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
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