CPSC recall 13-017, announced October 23, 2012, covers Dorel Juvenile Group Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets (about 97,000 units). The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet. The notice cites 17 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact Dorel to obtain a free repair kit, which includes a spring and new instructions for assembly. Recall contact: call (877) 416-0165, or go to www.djgusa.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.
Affected model numbers
The model number is located under the mattress, on the top surface of the mattress support board or on the wash and care label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets. The bassinets have a dark brown wooden headboard and footboard and a cotton bassinet that comes in a variety of colors and patterns. "Eddie Bauer" is printed on a metal plate on the bassinet's footboard. These bassinets have a dial at the base of the footboard that locks and unlocks the rocking motion of the bassinet. Recalled bassinets have the following model numbers: 10632, 10639, 10832, 10835, 10839 and BT021. The model number is located under the mattress, on the top surface of the mattress support board or on the wash and care label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet. This poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
Dorel has received 17 reports of incidents with the recalled bassinets involving infants primarily younger than three months old. In two of the incidents, infants were reported to have had breathing difficulties after they rolled into the side of their bassinets.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact Dorel to obtain a free repair kit, which includes a spring and new instructions for assembly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dorel Juvenile Group
- Manufacturer
- Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 13-017
- Units
- About 97,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target, Toys R Us and Sears stores nationwide and online at Ebay and other websites from December 2007 through January 2011 for about $150.
Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets
CPSC product type: Bassinets and Cradles
Recall contact information
Dorel; toll-free at (877) 416-0165, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or www.djgusa.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
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