Scandinavian Child Recalls Cariboo™ Baby Changing Tables Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07502 · Oct 12, 2006 · Scandinavian Child
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07502
- Date
- Oct 12, 2006
- Company
- Scandinavian Child
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- Cariboo™ Folding Changing Tables and Cariboo™ Bassinet Changers
- Product type
- Changing Tables
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The frame of the folding changing table is made of wood with two folding legs and has a cream colored changing table cloth surface with zippers and side pockets. The product also has a bottom shelf cloth with Velcro strips. The frame of the bassinet changer is made of wood and has a cream colored changing table cloth surface with zippers that attaches to the top rails.
What can happen
If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the changing tables immediately and contact Scandinavian Child to receive a replacement product. Scandinavian Child will notify all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the zipper coming apart. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide and on several online merchants from September 2005 through September 2006 for about $260 and $120 respectively.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cariboo™ folding changing tables and cariboo™ bassinet changers?
Consumers should stop using the changing tables immediately and contact Scandinavian Child to receive a replacement product. Scandinavian Child will notify all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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.