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Table of Contents The most recent recalls are at the END of this document.

Happy Camper, Happy Cabana, Kiddie Camper Play Yards by Evenflo – three fatalities ................................... 3

Mesh-Sided Playpens by Bilt-Rite, Graco, Evenflo, Kolcraft, Playskool, etc. – eight fatalities ............................ 3

More Mesh-Sided Playpen Recalls by Graco, Draco, Baby Trend, and Kolcraft – ten fatalities .......................... 6

Playpens by Cosco (2001) - one fatality ........................................................................................................... 7

Playpen with Raised Changing Table by Graco (2003) – one fatality ................................................................ 8

Travel Play Yards by Kolcraft (2007) – one fatality ........................................................................................... 9

Fisher-Price Rainforest Play Yards ...................................................................................................................12

Travel Tender Play Yard by Simplicity ..............................................................................................................13

Eddie Bauer Soothe and Sway Play Yards ........................................................................................................14

Play Yards by Kolcraft, Carter’s, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear, and Eric Carle ...............................15

Safety 1st Disney Care Center and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yard.........................................................19

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Happy Camper, Happy Cabana, Kiddie Camper Play Yards by Evenflo Date of recall: June 25, 1997, revised March 8

th, 2006

Evenflo has recalled the Happy Camper, Happy Cabana and Kiddie Camper models. The Happy Camper

and Cabana playpens are rectangular and the Kiddie Camper is a square. “Evenflo” and the model name

(Happy Cabana) are printed on the top side rail. They come in a variety of colors and fabrics. Each folds

compactly and comes with a carrying bag and mattress.

These play yards were sold in major department, discount, and baby stores and were sold since January

1990.

Reason for the recall:

There have been three deaths related to these yards. In two cases, the hinges collapsed and entrapped the child. The final case involved an infant being placed in a broken play yard. 107 cases have been reported of children receiving cuts and bruises from broken hinges.

If the hinges on the product are not fully rotated, the product can collapse and possibly trap a child in the “V” formed by the folded rails.

If leaned or sat on, the rotating hinges in the middle of the top rails can crack or break, presenting a sharp edge or allowing the child to escape.

What should you do?

Stop using the play yard. Contact Evenflo (800-447-9178) for free hinge covers.

o These hinge covers only work if the railing is properly rotated.

o The hinge covers also provide additional reinforcement to the sides of the play yard.

o They snap on easily but firmly and can be removed (by an adult) for folding.

Make sure you fully rotate the top rail hinges when setting up the play yard.

Broken play yards should be properly disposed of. Inspect the hinges regularly for signs of cracking or

breaking and avoid leaning or sitting on them.

Mesh-Sided Playpens by Graco, Evenflo, Kolcraft, Playskool, etc. Date of recall: November 24

th, 1998, revised November 6, 2002

More than 9.6 million play yards/playpens are being recalled from brands like Bilt-Rite, Graco, Evenflo,

Gerry, Kolcraft, Playskool, Pride-Trimble and Strolee.


Bilt-Rite, Gerry, Graco, Kolcraft, Playskool, Pride-Trimble and Strolee playpens are drop-sided, mesh

playpens that fold in half for storage. Evenflo’s “Houdini” is a portable, mesh playpen that folds up for

storage and travel. All Houdinis made between 1994 and 1996 are subject to this recall even if they have

plastic covers over the rivets. Those covers need to be replaced because they can crack, break off, or fall

off and expose the rivet.


There have been 8 deaths related to these playpens. In two cases, the hinges collapsed and entrapped the child. The final case involved an infant being placed in a broken play yard. 107 cases have been reported of children receiving cuts and bruises from broken hinges.

Standing infants and toddlers can strangle if pacifier strings or loose (or loosely woven) clothing catches on the playpens protruding rivets.

What should you do?

Stop using the play yard if you find a protruding rivet.

Five companies are offering remedies. o Graco and Bilt-Rite playpens – 800-345-4109 o Evenflo play yards – 800-490-7549 o Gerry play yards – 888-366-3828 o Kolcraft playpens – 800-453-7673

If you have Pride Trimble Corporation, Pride-Trimble Incorporated, and Strolee play pens should

throw theirs away. These companies are out of business.

Brand Name & Description

Remedy How to Identify Quantity Made

& Cost *Incidents Photo

Graco Drop sided

mesh, folds in half to store

$20 refund w/ proof you

destroyed it

“Graco” is written on floorboard or

side rail

2 million made since 1976

through 11/90

$35 - $55

Five deaths

Kolcraft or Playskool Drop sided


Repair kit

“Kolcraft” or “Playskool” is

written on floorboard or side

rail

2.6 million made from 1/86

through 5/98

$40 - $70

One death


Pride-Trimble Drop sided


Destroy (Out of

business)

“Pride Trimble Corp.” or “Pride-Trimble Inc.” is

written on floorboard

More than 4 million made

from 1960 through 9/91

$35 - $55

None known

Houdini Portable mesh playpen that folds up for storage and

travel

Repair Kit “Evenflo” is

written on plastic hinge covers.

205,000 made from 1994 –

1996

$45

None known

Gerry Drop sided


Repair Kit “Gerry” is written

on floorboard

100,000 made from 1986 –

1992

$35 - $45

None known

Strolee Drop sided


Destroy “Strolee” is written

on side rail

200,000 made through 1983

$35 - $55

None known


Bilt-Rite Drop sided


$20 refund w/ proof you

destroyed it

“Bilt-Rite” is written on floorboard

More than 409,000 made through 1989

$35 - $55

One death

*One child died in a playpen of unknown manufacturing.

More Mesh-Sided Playpen Recalls by Graco, Baby Trend, etc. Date of recall: August 21, 1998, revised May 10, 2004

After two more infants died as a result of being in a previously recalled playpen, the CPSC is again

warning parents and caregivers to make sure they do not have older recalled playpens. The following

chart includes the deadliest of the older recalled cribs that are still claiming victims.

These playpens are all common in that they require the top rails to be twisted around and locked to secure.

13 children have died in recent years from suffocation in a collapsed play yard and portable cribs.

Modern playpens have top rails that automatically lock into place when the yards are fully set up.

Date Recalled

Company & Product

Number & Dates Sold

Remedy Photograph

November 21st, 1996

Century Fold N Go

Models #10-710 #10-810

212,000 units sold between 1993 and

1996

Free repair Call Graco,

which now owns “Century”

800-345-4109

November 21st, 1996

Draco All Our Kids

Models 742 & 762

13,000 units

between 1992 and

1995

Destroy (Company out of

business)


January 1st, 1995

Baby Trend Home &

Roam Baby Express

(made b/f 1995)


1994

Free new playpen

with return 800-328-7363

February 17th, 1993

Kolcraft Playskool

Travel-Lite


1992

$60 bounty for returned playpens

800-453-7673

These cribs have caused the death of several children. Please check your daycare, church, and

homes of friends and family to see if any of these play yards have been recalled and should be

thrown away.

Playpens by Cosco

Date of recall: October 10, 2001

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 102,000 Cosco

playpens made between May 1995 and December 1997.

The recalled playpens were manufactured by Cosco and

sold under the “Zip n Go,” “Okie Dokie” and “Carters”

brand names. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-

363, and 05-364 are included in this recall.

The model numbers can be found on a label on the

bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The phrase “Manufactured in

China for Cosco, Inc” are written on the label.

The 28” x 40” playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the brand

name imprinted on them. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen.


The “Zip n Go” and “Carters” playpens were sold at department, toy, and juvenile specialty shops

nationwide. The brand name “Okie Dokie” was sold exclusively at JC Penny stores. They sold from

May 1995 until January 2000 for between $40 and $70 each.


The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse, and entrap an infant.

There has been 1 death due to these playpens. An 11-month-old infant died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen.

There have been 421 reports of the rails not locking or collapsing.

What should you do?

Stop using the playpen immediately. Call Dorel Juvenile Group (800-314-

9327) to receive a refund or replacement product.

Playpen with Raised Changing Table by Graco Date of recall: September 24, 2003 Graco has issued new instructions for 538,000 “Pack n Play”

portable play yards with raised changing tables. This play yard

is also sold with an infant bassinet. “GRACO” and “Pack n

Play” are written on the sides.

They have model numbers 2016, 35235, or model numbers that

begin with 9531or 9533. The last three digits of the model

number will vary. Those numbers can be found on a label on

the white plastic center cone underneath. “Made in China” is

also written on the bottom label.

Models 2016, 35235, 9531, 0533 that are currently being sold and have green stickers on the boxes,

indicating the unit has been modified, are not being recalled.

The “Pack n Play” was sold at discount, department, and juvenile product stores nationwide from October

2001 until October 2003 for between $99 and $119 each.


If children are placed in the playpen when the changing table is still attached, they can crawl under and lift the table up. If this occurs, his head and neck can become trapped between the changing table and play yard rail, causing strangulation.


This recall is designed to inform parents of the hazard and provide warning labels to attach to the changing table encouraging parents to take the table off before placing a child inside.

There has been 1 death due to this hazard. A 13-month-old girl died after having her neck trapped between the “Pack n Play” rail and raised changing table.

What should you do?

Never place your child inside while the changing table is still in place. Contact Graco (800-233-1546) to receive a free warning label to be affixed to the changing table.

Travel Play Yards by Kolcraft Date of recall: September 27, 2007 Kolcraft Enterprises is recalling about 425,000 infant play yards after a 10-month-old child was found strangled by the changing table’s restraint strap. They were sold from January 2001 through September 2007 for between $50 and $130 each. The play yards (or playpens) were sold in a variety of colors and patterns. The model numbers are printed on a white sticker located on of the play yard’s feet. They were made in China. Reason for the recall:

All the recalled playpens have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop

beneath the changing table, posing a strangulation hazard. The Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard has a raised cradle that rocks back and forth. A child can roll and

get trapped against the side of the cradle, possibly suffocating. There have been 45 reports of children rolling to the side of the rocking cradle attachment.

What should you do?

Stop using the play yard immediately. Immediately cut off and remove the existing changing table restraint strap. Remove the raised changing table and cradle or bassinet before placing a baby inside. Contact Kolcraft at 888-655-8484 for a free non-looped replacement strap for the changing table

and free repair kit to secure the base of the cradle.

Play Yard Model Numbers Other Information Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot,

Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot LTD, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 3-in-1, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 4-in-1

18730T-BZ, 18730T-HJ, 18734T-DV, 18934-SW, 18934-DV, 18935T-UT, 18935-CH, 18942-EC, 18950-GV,

18950T-GV, 18751-DV, 18951T-GS, 18951T-MO, 18744-BL

“Kolcraft” and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on either the fabric on the top rail or on the lower side of the

play yards.

Carter’s Lennon Travelin’ Tot 18740-UE, 18740T-UE, 18736T-LJ, 18737-LJ, 18737T-LJ

“Carter’s and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on the top rail.

“Sesame Beginnings” by Kolcraft Travel Play Yard

22361-VT, SP001-SBK “Sesame Beginnings” and “Travel Play Yard Kolcraft” are printed on the top rail or along the fabric draft guard on the lower side of the play


yards. Jeep Sahara SE Play Yard,

Jeep Sahara Limited Play Yard, Jeep Sahara XT Play Yard,

Jeep Sahara Limited SE Play Yard, Jeep Sahara Limited XT Play Yard

55235-JC, 55237-JQ, 55237T-JQ, 55237-XC, 55237-XV, 55237T-XB, 55770-XA, 55770-XI, 55772-XE,

55773-XY, JP002-XSP

“Jeep” and “Sahara” are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play

yards.

Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard (with rocking cradle and

changing table restraint strap)

18604-OC, ZP003-MAL “Kolcraft” and “Contours” are printed along the draft guard on the

lower side of the play yards.

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Sesame BeginningsSesame BeginningsSesame BeginningsSesame Beginnings


Carter’s Lennon Travel TotCarter’s Lennon Travel TotCarter’s Lennon Travel TotCarter’s Lennon Travel Tot

Jeep Sahara SeriesJeep Sahara SeriesJeep Sahara SeriesJeep Sahara Series


Fisher-Price Rainforest Playpens Date of recall: January 15, 2009

These play yards were portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile. The products

have Rainforest patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher Price” logo. The

Simplicity (manufacturer of this Fisher-Price brand) model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC,

5310RNFT and 5310RNFW. You can find this model number on a sticker on one of the legs underneath

the play yard.

The recalled playpens were sold nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

Simplicity has chosen NOT to recall these products, so the Consumer Product Safety Commission is

recalling the products.


One or more of the rails can unexpectedly collapse, posing a fall hazard or entrapment hazard for

babies.

There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There are numerous

reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the rail collapsed. 5 injuries included a

broken nose, broken wrist, concussion, a cut to the hand requiring stitches, and a chipped tooth.

What should you do?

Stop using the play yards immediately.

Although Fisher-Price did not manufacture or sell these playpens, Fisher-Price has voluntarily

agreed to assist consumers who purchased the product (since manufacturer Simplicity is refusing

to cooperate).


If you have purchased one of these play yards with the Fisher-Price logo, contact Fisher-Price at

800-432-5437 for assistance in replacing the playpen.

Travel Tender Play Yards by Simplicity Date of recall: April 7th, 2009

These recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features.

They exhibit the “Simplicity” logo. The model numbers are 5500DRM, 5500WDS, 5500FEL, 5501FEL,

5502MON, 5520PRO, 5550HAN, 5700MAN, and 5750MIR. The model number is located on a sticker

on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

The play yards were sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com,

Target.com, and Kohls.com from March 2005 through January 2009 for about $100.


One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, creating a fall or entrapment hazard.

There have been at least 5 reports of the rails collapsing.

What should you do?

Stop using the play yards immediately.

Simplicity, Inc. is no longer conducting day to day operations.

Return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

o Burlington Coat Factory: 888-223-2628

o Babies R Us: 800-869-7787

o Target: 800-440-0680

o Kohl’s: 866-887-8884


Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards Date of recall: May 13, 2009

These portable play yards has a bassinet and a changing station feature. A mobile with three teddy bears

is also included. The recalled models are 05046 (all models) and 05044 units manufactured before

December 1st, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. You can find the model numbers and

manufacture dates printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. Manufacture

dates are printed in the YY/MM/DD format.

These particular play yards were sold at Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and

online from January 2008 through May 2009 for around $150.


The play yard’s rocking bassinet can tilt when secured by straps (in the non-rocking mode),

which can cause it to stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface. This tilted sleeping

surface can cause an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet and become wedged in the

corner or pressed to the side or bottom of the bassinet. This can cause suffocation or positional

asphyxiation.

There have been 10 reports of infants rolling to the side, including 6 that had their faces pressed

against the side or bottom of the bassinet. One baby was reportedly purple and out of breath

when discovered. No further injuries have been reported.

What should you do?

Immediately stop using the bassinet attachment.


Contact Dorel Juvenile Group (888-233-4903) for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new

Dorel product. You can continue to use the play yard without the bassinet.

Play Yards by Kolcraft, Carter’s, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear, and Eric Carle Date of recall: July 8

th, 2009

1 million play yards are being recalled by distributor Kolcraft. The “Travelin’ Tot” series by Kolcraft is

involved, as well as other playpens manufactured for Carter’s, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear,

and Eric Carle. (Model numbers provided below.)

Some of these play yards include a bassinet and/or changing table. Some models have a mobile, vibrating

unit, or parent organizer. You can find the model numbers printed on a white sticker located on one of

the feet.

Some of these models were also recalled in September, 2007 after the death of a 10-month old.

Play Yard Model Numbers Other Information Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot,

Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot LTD, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 2-in-1, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 3-in-1, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot 4-in-1

18709-BH, 18709T-BH, 18709T-DV, 18709-NF, 18709T-NF, 18710-BE,

18711T-BD, 18711T-BE, 18713T-LB, 18714T-WD, 18714-WD, 18724T-SQ, 18725-CG, 18725T-FF, 18730T-BZ, 18730T-HJ,18731- DV, 18731T-BZ, 18733-CU, 18733T-CU, 18734T-DV,

“Kolcraft” and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on either the fabric on the top rail or on the lower side of the

play yards.


18744-BL, 18751T-BZ, 18751T-CU,18751-DV,18751T-DV, 18910-MQ,

18910T-EB, 18910T-LN,18920D-OW,18920-OW, 18925-GS, 18925-LA,

18931-EZ, 18931T-DV, 18931T-PV, 18933T-CU, 18934-SW, 18934-DV, 18935T-UT, 18935-CH, 18942-EC,

18945T-CT, 18945T-ER, 18946-AR, 18950-GV, 18950T-GV, 18951T-DV, 18951T-GS, 18951T-MO,18960-KK, 18960T-PP, 18961-AR, 18961T-AR, 18961-CT, 18961T-CT, 18961-PP,

18961T-GF, 18961T-RV, 18962-AX, 18962T-FZ, 18962-OQ, 18962T-ZT,

KP001-BND, KP013-BPA, KP013-HGF, KP013-JFR, KP013-NRB, KP013-PPL, KP014-JGY, KP015-BPA, KP015-JFR,

KP016-OW, KP027-JGX

Carter’s Lennon Travelin’ Tot, EMU Carter’s Travelin’ Tot,

Carter’s Travelin’ Tot

18740-UE, 18740T-UE, 18736T-LJ, 18737-LJ, 18737T-LJ, 18726-KA,

18726T-HM

“Carter’s" and “Travelin’ Tot” are printed on the top rail.

“Sesame Beginnings” 2-in-1

Play Yard by Kolcraft, Sesame Travelin’ Tot VT

22361-VT SP001-SBK SP004-SBK

“Sesame Beginnings” and “Travel Play Yard Kolcraft” are printed on the top rail or along the fabric draft guard on the lower side of the play

yards.

Jeep Sahara, Jeep Sahara SE Play Yard,

Jeep Sahara Limited Play Yard, Jeep Sahara XT Play Yard,

Jeep Sahara Limited SE Play Yard,

Jeep Sahara Limited XT Play Yard

55200-JC, 55220-JC, 55225-JC, 55225T-JC, 55235-JC, 55237-JQ, 55237T-JQ, 55237-XC, 55237-XV, 55237T-XB,

55770-XA, 55770-XI, 55772-XE, 55773-XY, JP002-XSP

“Jeep” and “Sahara” are printed on the fabric on the top rail of the play

yards.

Contours 2-in-1 Travel Playyard,

Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, Contours Deluxe Playyard, Contours Travel Play Yard

18604-OC ZP001-MON ZP001-MYS ZP003-MAL ZP004-MAL

“Kolcraft” and “Contours” are printed along the draft guard on the

lower side of the play yards.

Care Bear Play Yard 18960-KK

Eric Carle Play Yard with

Activity Gym 18763-EK

18763T-EK


The side rail can fail to latch properly. When a child pushes against the rail, it can unlatch

unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard.


There have been 347 reports of the sides collapsing, resulting in 21 injuries, including bumps,

bruises, scrapes, and one concussion.

What should you do?

Immediately stop using the play yards.

Contact Kolcraft (866-594-4208) for a free repair kit.

Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot Series

Contours 3-in-1 Play Yards


Sesame Beginnings

Carter’s Lennon “Travelin’ Tot”

Jeep Sahara

Series


Safety 1st Disney Care Center & Eddie Bauer Complete Care Playpens Date of recall: December 30

th, 2009

These playpens are portable and were sold with a bassinet attachment and built-in changing station.

Models being recalled are 05025, 05026, 05037, 05088 and 05350. You can find the model numbers

printed on a sticker located on one of the support legs. “Safety 1st” or “Eddie Bauer” are printed near the

bottom on the fabric sides of the play yards.

The playpens were sold at Babies “R” Us, Kmart, Sears, Target, and Walmart from January 2007 through

October 2009 for between $100 and $130 each.


The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the

fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation.

What should you do?

Immediately stop using the bassinet attachment.

Contact Dorel Juvenile Group (866-762-2166) for a free repair kit, including replacement

bassinet fabric, bassinet bars, and installation instructions.


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