CPSC2007-11-16
Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled By Jetmax International Following Child's Death
Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas
Hazard
The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled storage racks and contact Jetmax International to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2004 through July 2005 and Ollie's stores nationwide from July 2006 through June 2007 for about $40.
Affected count
About 36,000
Injuries reported
CPSC has received one report of a death involving an 8-month-old boy who was asphyxiated after he pulled on the storage rack and it fell over on him. The top rail landed on the infant's neck. No other incidents have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Boy's and Girl's Wooden Storage Racks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Jetmax at (800) 541-7479 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Wooden-Storage-Rack-Recalled-By-Jetmax-International-Following-Childs-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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