SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Recall 09181 · Apr 2, 2009 · Suntech Enterprises Inc.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09181
- Date
- Apr 2, 2009
- Company
- Suntech Enterprises Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- SunKids Convertible Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
The recall involves the SunKids convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PY256. "SunKids" is embroidered on the bottom left of the crib's drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy, and bed skirt are covered in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart.
What can happen
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported with this crib. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocated.
- Sold at
- Small juvenile product retailers in N.Y., N.J., and Calif. from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sunkids convertible cribs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing.
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.