The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s new searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 46,000
Distributor/manufacturer: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago
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.
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. The bassinets were manufactured from July 2008 through May 2010.
Sold at: Mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores nationwide and online from July 2008 through May 2012 for $50 to $100.
Remedy: Stop using the bassinets and contact the firm to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches to the metal frame. In the meantime, parents should find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child.
Contact: Call 888-624-1908 or visit www.kolcraft.com.
