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Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #08381, announced on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is fastened by Velcro over the bars (see first picture). Models that have been modified or redesigned so that the fabric is permanently attached and stitched over the lower bar creating a barrier are not included in this recall (see second picture). The remedy is consumers should ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning and return the product to the store where purchased to receive a refund or store credit.. Affected brands: Simplicity Inc., Wal-Mart , Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Big Lots!, Target, J.C. Penney.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is fastened by Velcro over the bars (see first picture). Models that have been modified or redesigned so that the fabric is permanently attached and stitched over the lower bar creating a barrier are not included in this recall (see second picture).
Affected products
Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets
Recalled brands
Simplicity Inc., Wal-Mart , Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Big Lots!, Target, J.C. Penney
Remedy
Consumers should ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning and return the product to the store where purchased to receive a refund or store credit.
Recall date
August 28, 2008
CPSC recall #08381 covers Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is fastened by Velcro over the bars (see first picture). Models that have been modified or redesigned so that the fabric is permanently attached and stitched over the lower bar creating a barrier are not included in this recall (see second picture).
The CPSC remedy for recall #08381 is consumers should ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning and return the product to the store where purchased to receive a refund or store credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Six-Retailers-Agree-To-Stop-Sale-and-Recall-Simplicity-Bassinets-Due-To-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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