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Kolcraft Play Yards

CPSC Recall #07-315 — September 5, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-315
Recall DateSeptember 5, 2007
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 425,000

Where It Was Sold

The play yards were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2001 through August 2007 for between $60 and $XX.

Product

Kolcraft Play Yards

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 infant play yards following the death of a child.CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy from Anthony, Texas, who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located. Twelve different Kolcraft play yards are included in this recall.  All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard.In addition to the strangulation hazard with the changing table restraint strap, one play yard also has a raised cradle that rocks back and forth. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.The recalled play yards were sold in a variety of colors and patterns. Play yards and model numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. The model number is printed on a white sticker located on one of the feet of the play yard.The play yards were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2001 through August 2007 for between $60 and $XX.Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off the existing changing table restraint strap. A free repair kit for the rocking cradle will be sent to consumers separate from the replacement strap.Consumers should always remove the raised changing table before placing a child in a play yard.For additional information, call Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.kolcraft.com.   Play YardModel NumbersAdditional InformationKolcraft Travelin’ Tot,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot LTD,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 3-in-1,Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 4-in-118730T-BZ, 18730T-HJ,18734T-DV, 18736T-LJ,18737-LJ, 18737T-LJ,18751T-BZ, 18751T-CU,1875I-DV, 18934-SW,18934-DV,18935T-UT,18935-CH, 18942-EC,18950-GV, 18950T-GV,18951T-DV, 18951T-GS,18951T-MO, 18744-BL  “Kolcraft” and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on either the fabric on the top rail or on the lower side of the play yards.Carter’s Lennon Travelin’ Tot18740-UE18740T-UE“Carter’s and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on the top rail.  “Sesame Beginnings” by Kolcraft Travel Play Yard 22361-VTSP001-SBK “Sesame Beginnings” and “Travel Play Yard Kolcraft” are printed on the top rail or along the fabric draft guard on the lower side of the play yards.Jeep Sahara SE Play Yard,Jeep Sahara Limited Play Yard,Jeep Sahara XT Play Yard,Jeep  Sahara Limited SE Play Yard,Jeep Sahara Limited XT Play Yard 55235-JC, 55237-JQ,55237T-JQ, 55237-XC,55237-XV, 55237T-XB,55770-XA, 55770-XI,55772-XE, 55773-XY,JP002-XSP.“Jeep” and “Sahara” are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play yards.Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard (with rocking cradle and changing table restraint strap)18604-OCZP003-MAL“Kolcraft” and “Contours” are printed along the draft guard on the lower side of the play yards.

Hazard

All of the play yards have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard to a child in the play yard. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.

Incidents & Injuries

CPSC received a report of a 10-month old boy from Anthony, Texas, who strangled on the changing table’s restraint strap that was hanging down into Kolcraft’s “Sesame Beginnings” Travel Play Yard where the child was located. A child can roll and get trapped against the side of the cradle in the Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, posing a suffocation hazard. Kolcraft has received 35 reports of incidents with the rocking cradle attachment.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the changing tables and rocking cradle and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table and a free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle. Consumers should immediately cut off the existing changing table restraint strap. A free repair kit for the rocking cradle will be sent to consumers separate from the replacement strap.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a 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 (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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