CPSC2005-03-22
CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Toddler Beds
Graco Children's Products Inc. of Exton, Pa.
Hazard
A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call the firm to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
Sold at
Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from February 1994 through March 2001 for between $50 and $70.
Affected count
About 1.2 Million
Injuries reported
Graco has received reports of 77 entrapments. This resulted in 13 broken arms and legs, 1 broken foot, a sprained ankle, and 54 other injuries including bruised, scratched, and swollen limbs.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Graco Toddler Bed
Consumer contact
Graco at (800) 837-4404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Graco-Childrens-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Toddler-Beds-Don't want to check this manually?
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