CPSC2001-03-29
CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
Cosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind.
Hazard
The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and contact Cosco. The repair kit is no longer available. A new cash incentive is being offered. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking.
Sold at
Juvenile product, mass merchandise, discount department and specialty stores nationwide sold the Bungee Baby Jumpers, from May 1996 through March 2001, for about $40 to $50.
Affected count
About 171,000 bungee baby jumpers and 100,600 baby wipe warmers
Injuries reported
Cosco has received 82 reports of the bungee jumper falling to the floor. Fifteen babies suffered bumps, bruises and scratches, the majority of which were to the head. Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported.
Products
Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Cosco at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 314-9327 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.safety1st.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Cosco-Inc-and-Safety-1st-Announce-Recall-of-Bungee-Baby-Jumpers-and-Wipe-WarmersDon't want to check this manually?
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