CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-01-15

Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

09098 · Recalled 2009-01-15 · CPSC page

Recalled Portable Play Yard
Recalled Portable Play Yard

Description

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.

Hazards

One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.About 200,000

Parties

Manufacturers
Simplicity Inc., SFCA Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
Retailers, specialty children's from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com

Source: CPSC recall 09098. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.