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Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 09-265 · July 8, 2009 · Kolcraft

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the play yard and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-265 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 8, 2009
Brand
Kolcraft
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Kolcraft, Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 1 million
Made in
China, Spain, Italy
Last updated by CPSC
July 15, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Kolcraft Travelin' Tot play yards, as well as other similar play yards manufactured for Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bare and Eric Carle, with model numbers listed below. Some of the units have a bassinet and/or changing table. Some models have a mobile, vibrating unit or a parent organizer. Model numbers are printed on a white sticker on one of the feet of the play yard. If your play yard model number begins with any of the five digit model numbers listed below, your unit is being recalled. This includes models with any letters following the five digits.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, 18710, 18711, 18713, 18714, 18724, 18725, 18730,18731, 18733, 18734, 18744, 18751, 18910,18920, 18925, 18931, 18933, 18934, 18935, 18942, 18945, 18946, 18950, 18951,18960, 18961, 18962, KP001, KP013, KP014, KP015, KP016, KP027 Carter's Lennon Travelin' Tot, EMU Carter's Travelin' Tot, Carter's Travelin' Tot 18740, 18736, 18737, 18726 "Sesame Beginnings" 2-in-1 Play Yard by Kolcraft, Sesame Travelin' Tot VT 22361 SP001 SP004 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, 55220, 55225, 55235, 55237, 55770, 55772, 55773, JP002 Contours 2-in-1 Travel Playyard, Contours 3-in-1 Play Yard, Contours Deluxe Playyard, Contours Travel Play Yard 18604 ZP001 ZP003 ZP004 Care Bear Play Yard 18960 Eric Carle Play Yard with Activity Gym 18763

Is my product affected?

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

  • Kolcraft, Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards · About 1 million units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Babies R Us, Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Target and other stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2000 through January 2009 for between $50 and $160.; Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 347 reports of sides of the play yard collapsing unexpectedly, resulting in 21 injuries to young children, including bumps, scrapes, bruises and one concussion.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (866) 594-4208 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.kolcraft.com

Recall history and context

Kolcraft appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kolcraft 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?

Kolcraft, Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards (About 1 million units). This recall involves the Kolcraft Travelin' Tot play yards, as well as other similar play yards manufactured for Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bare and Eric Carle, with model numbers listed below.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the play yard and contact Kolcraft for a free repair kit.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 15, 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.