CPSC recall 09-187, announced April 7, 2009, covers Travel Tender Play Yards (about 25,000 units). One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product. Recall contact: call (888) 223-2628 or (800) 869-7787, or go to www.babiesrus.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
Which products are included?
The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table and mobile features. The play yards bear the "Simplicity" logo. The model numbers are 5500DRM, 5500WDS, 5500FEL, 5501FEL, 5502MON, 5520PRO, 5550HAN, 5700MAN, and 5750MIR. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC is aware of at least five reports of one or more rails collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 09-187
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Kohls.com from March 2005 through January 2009 for about $100.
- Importer
- Simplicity, Inc. and SFCA, Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day to day operations)
Travel Tender Play Yards
CPSC product type: Play Yards
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact the following retailers: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J. Call toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Babies R Us, of Wayne, N.J. Call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.babiesrus.com Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Call (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com Kohl's Department Stores, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. Call toll-free at (866) 887-8884 between 7a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.kohls.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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