CPSC2008-07-03
Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child
Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen™), of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy chests and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports.
Sold at
Costco and furniture retail stores nationwide and Costco.com from January 2006 through May 2008 for between $700 and $1,400.
Affected count
About 9,350
Injuries reported
CPSC received one report of a death involving a 22-month-old boy of Roseville, California. He strangled when the lid of the toy chest fell on the back of his head and entrapped his neck on the edge of the chest of a LaJolla Boat Bed.
Manufactured in
China
Products
LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Bayside at (877) 494-2536 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.baysidefurnishings.com to register online for the free repair kit.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bayside-Furnishings-Recalls-Youth-Bed-Toy-Chests-Sold-at-Costco-After-the-Death-of-a-22-Month-Old-ChildDon't want to check this manually?
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