CPSC2011-03-03
AOSOM Recalls Wooden Playpens Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards
AOSOM LLC, of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard
The wooden playpen can break, split and/or crack at points where screws and other hardware are located. Small, broken wood pieces and hardware from the playpen can pose a risk of choking and laceration hazards to children. In addition, an unstable playpen can fall over onto a child, posing an entrapment hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the wooden playpens and contact AOSOM for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Sold at
AOSOM.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and other online retailers from October 2008 through November 2010 for between $30 and $150.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
AOSOM has received 69 reports of the wooden playpens breaking, splitting and/or cracking including one report of a child mouthing a piece of the broken wood and three reports of children found with a broken piece of wood and/or screw in their hand. The objects were removed without injury.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wooden Playpens
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 644-9366 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at service@aosom.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.aosom.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/AOSOM-Recalls-Wooden-Playpens-Due-to-Choking-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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