Recalls / 2001-10-10

CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Announce Recall of Cosco Playpens

02008 · Recalled 2001-10-10 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled playpens were sold under the "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" brand names and were manufactured by Cosco. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-363, and 05-364 are included in this recall. The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The label reads in part, "MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR COSCO INC." The 28-inch-by-40-inch playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the name "Zip n Go, " "Okie Dokie," or "Carters" written on them. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen.

Hazards

The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.

Reported injuries

In June 2001, an 11-month-old baby in Elyria, Ohio, died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. Dorel Juvenile Group has received 421 reports of rails not locking or collapsing.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a refund or replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens		About 102,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Cosco Inc.
Distributor: Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
Made in: China
Sold at: Department, Toy, juvenile specialty sold the "Zip n Go", $70.

Consumer contact

Consumers can contact Dorel at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.djgusa.com

More images

Location of model number on the tubular frame of recalled playpen

Source: CPSC recall 02008. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.