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Cosco Youth Options Toddler Beds (#10T23 and #10T33) and Bed Guard Rails (#10T71)

CPSC Recall #94-088 — June 6, 1994

Recall Summary

Recall Number94-088
Recall DateJune 6, 1994
Remedy TypeNew Instructions, Repair
Units AffectedApproximately 75,000

Product

Cosco Youth Options Toddler Beds (#10T23 and #10T33) and Bed Guard Rails (#10T71)

Description

PRODUCT: Approximately 75,000 Cosco Youth Options Toddler Bed Guard Rails, #10T71 (sold separately) and toddler bed guard rails sold as part of Cosco Toddler Beds, #10T23 and #10T33. The high gloss metal toddler bed guard rails are red, white, or blue. The rail has a 3/4-inch tubular metal frame with two thin horizontal metal rods within the frame. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three thin horizontal metal rods within the frame, as well as guard rails for full size beds, are not involved in this recall. PROBLEM: Entrapment in the guard rail may create a risk of asphyxiation. WHAT TO DO: Consumers owning a guard rail with two thin horizontal rods within the guard rail frame should call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Cosco, Inc., Columbus, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling some of its toddler bed guard rails. The recalled guard rails have a 3/4-inch tubular metal frame and two thin horizontal rods within the frame. The metal toddler bed guard rails were sold as part of Cosco tubular metal toddler beds (model 10T23 and 10T33) and also sold separately as Cosco model 10T71. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three thin horizontal rods within the bed rail frame, and Cosco bed rails for full size beds, are not involved in this recall. The two-rod version being recalled was manufactured between August 1, 1991 and June 10, 1992. They were sold in stores nationwide during that period and for a while thereafter. Cosco two-rod toddler bed guard rails, in some circumstances, allow a space to be created between the lowest rod, the toddler bed mattress frame and the mattress. A child can become entrapped in this space, while sleeping or when the child attempts to back down off the bed through the guard rail, thereby creating a potential asphyxiation risk. Although Cosco has received 67 reports of children becoming entrapped in these toddler bed guard rails, to date no cases of asphyxiation have been reported. A consumer complaint to the CPSC Hotline alerted the Commission to the problem. Approximately 75,000 red, white or blue two-rod toddler bed guard rails were sold nationwide. When sold separately, the toddler bed guard rail cost was approximately $12-15. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three horizontal rods within the frame, as well as Cosco bed rails for full-size beds are not affected by this recall. The three-rod version of the toddler bed rail replaced the two-rod version in approximately June, 1992. Consumers should locate the four-digit manufacture date code on the toddler bed guard rail label and then call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit and installation instructions. The modification kit includes a special guard rail cover designed to close the opening and prevent entrapment. Consumers may also call the Cosco 800 number for assistance in identifying the affected guard rails.

Hazard

In some circumstances, the guard rails allow a space to be created between the lowest rod, the toddler bed mattress frame and the mattress. A child can become entrapped in this space, while sleeping or when the child attempts to back down off the bed through the guard rail, thereby creating a potential asphyxiation risk.

Incidents & Injuries

Although Cosco has received 67 reports of children becoming entrapped in these toddler bed guard rails, to date no cases of asphyxiation have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should locate the four-digit manufacture date code on the toddler bed guard rail label and then call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit and installation instructions.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (New Instructions, Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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