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Things To Know: 2 CPSC Recalls

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1. Dream On Me Recalls Cradle Gliders Due to Infant Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Dream-On-Me-Recalls-Cradle-Gliders/

2. Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Step2-Recalls-Ride-On-Wagon-Toys/

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1. Recall Date: November 13, 2013

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Recall Number: 14-019 

Dream On Me Recalls Cradle Gliders Due to Infant Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Lullaby Cradle Glider

Hazard: The mattress support board can fall out or slide out of the bottom of the cradle glider posing a risk that babies can fall out and suffer injuries.

Remedy:  Repair

Consumer Contact:  Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4312 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the Recalls tab for more information.

Photos available at  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Dream-On-Me-Recalls-Cradle-Gliders/

Recall Details

Units: About 700

Description: This recall involves the Lullaby Cradle Glider manufactured by Dream On Me Inc.  The cradle is made of solid pine with slats on all four sides and a base that has a gliding side-to-side motion. The inner dimensions of the cradle measure 34.5 inches by 20.5 inches and includes a mattress pad and four wheels for easy movement.  The cradle is sold in one design, four colors 640-C, cherry; 640-W,white; 640-E, espresso; and 640-N, natural. A label identifying the date of manufacture as October 2011 is located on the mattress support board. 

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Incidents/Injuries: Dream On Me and CPSC have received reports of two incidents while infants were asleep inside the cradle.  A one-month old infant fell to the floor when the mattress support board partially fell out, but the child was uninjured.  A second report involved a four-month old infant who did not fall out of the cradle after the mattress support board became partially disengaged.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cradles and contact Dream On Me to obtain a free repair kit. Instructions for assembly will be included in the repair kit. 

Sold: Online only through K-Mart, Kohl’s, Sears, Toys R Us and Walmart from October 2011 through June 2013 for about $130.

Importer: Dream on Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.

Manufactured in: China 

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2. Recall Date: November 13, 2013

Recall Number: 14-020

Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Step2® Whisper Ride Touring Wagon™

Hazard: The removable blue seat backs can detach and allow the child in the wagon to fall out, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy:  Repair

Consumer Contact: Contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.step2.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

 

Photos available at  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Step2-Recalls-Ride-On-Wagon-Toys/

Recall Details

Units: About 14,000

Description: This recall involves Step2® Whisper Ride Touring Wagons. The two-seat plastic wagon is 25-inches wide by 41.25-inches long by 20-inches high with blue seats, a tan wagon base and a red canopy.  The Step2 logo appears on the canopy and on the side of the wagon base.

Incidents/Injuries: Step2 has received 29 reports of the seat back detaching, 28 of which resulted in children falling out of the wagon.  Fourteen of these resulted in bumped heads and nine resulted in bruises, scratches or lacerations. 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the wagon and inspect it to determine if the seat belt is attached to the removable blue seat back.  If so, the wagon is included in this recall. Consumers with the recalled wagons should contact Step2 to obtain a free repair kit. 

Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com from February 2013 to August 2013 for about $130.

Manufacturer: The Step2® Company, LLC of Streetsboro, Ohio

Manufactured in: USA

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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