Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
USBassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes Kolcraft Tender Vibes bassinets with model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, KB039-CMR1 and Light Vibes bassinet with model number KB043-BNT1. A label with the model/item number of the bassinet is located on one of the legs of the metal frame. The recalled bassinets were manufactured from July 2008 through May 2010. The words "Kolcraft Tender Vibes" or "Kolcraft Light Vibes" are located on the removable music box which is attached to the side of the bassinet.
Affected Products
Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bassinets-Recalled-by-Kolcraft-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | KB021-ARC- Tender Vibes Travel Bassinet (lime green cover) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | KB022-VER- Tender Vibes Travel Bassinet |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Tender Vibes Deluxe Rocking Bassinet (polka dot cover) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | KB043-BNT1- Light Vibes Deluxe Rocking Bassinet |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173e.jpg |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12173.12173f.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Kolcraft have received seven reports of latches that detached from the bassinet frame. One infant received a bruised cheek when the bassinet detached from the metal frame and landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside. |
| Products › Name | Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets |
| Products › Type | Bassinets and Cradles |
| Products › Category I D | 67558 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 46,000 |
| Recall I D | 1044 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact the firm by phone or on-line to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches to the metal frame. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child's age. |
| Importers › Name | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores nationwide and online from July 2008 through May 2012 for between about $50 and $100. |
| Recall Date | 2012-05-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes Kolcraft Tender Vibes bassinets with model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, KB039-CMR1 and Light Vibes bassinet with model number KB043-BNT1. A label with the model/item number of the bassinet is located on one of the legs of the metal frame. The recalled bassinets were manufactured from July 2008 through May 2010. The words "Kolcraft Tender Vibes" or "Kolcraft Light Vibes" are located on the removable music box which is attached to the side of the bassinet. |
| Distributors › Name | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 12173 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (888) 624-1908 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kolcraft.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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