CPSC recall 09-219, announced May 13, 2009, covers Dorel Juvenile Group Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards (about 71,000 units). The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Recall contact: call (888) 233-4903, 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.
Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards. The convertible play yard has a bassinet and changing station feature. A mobile with three teddy bears was also sold with the play yard. Models included in the recall are 05046 (all units) and 05044 units manufactured before December 1, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. Manufacture dates are printed in the YY/MM/DD format.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.
Incidents and injuries
The firm and CPSC have received 10 reports of infants rolling to one side, including 6 that had their faces pressed against the side or the bottom of the bassinet. One child reportedly was turning purple and was out of breath when discovered. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Consumers can continue using the play yard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dorel Juvenile Group
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 09-219
- Units
- About 71,000 in the United States and about 5,600 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150.
- Distributor
- Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards
CPSC product type: Play Yards
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.djgusa.com
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