Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
Recall 09098 · Jan 15, 2009 · Fisher-Price
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09098
- Date
- Jan 15, 2009
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.
- Product type
- Play Yards
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the "Fisher-Price" logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, 5310RNFT and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
What can happen
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.
- Sold at
- Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rainforest™ portable play yards manufactured by simplicity inc. and sfca inc.?
Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to.
What is the hazard?
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.