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Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard

Recall 09-219 · May 13, 2009 · Dorel Juvenile

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Consumers can continue using the play yard.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-219 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 13, 2009
Brand
Dorel Juvenile
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards
Hazard
Suffocation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 71,000 in the United States and about 5,600 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards. The convertible play yard has a bassinet and changing station feature. A mobile with three teddy bears was also sold with the play yard. Models included in the recall are 05046 (all units) and 05044 units manufactured before December 1, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. Manufacture dates are printed in the YY/MM/DD format.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards · About 71,000 in the United States and about 5,600 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150.; Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm and CPSC have received 10 reports of infants rolling to one side, including 6 that had their faces pressed against the side or the bottom of the bassinet. One child reportedly was turning purple and was out of breath when discovered. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.djgusa.com

Recall history and context

Dorel Juvenile appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dorel Juvenile recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards (About 71,000 in the United States and about 5,600 in Canada units). This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Consumers can continue using the play yard.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 13, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.