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Consumer product recall

Archived - Drop-sided Mesh Playpen

Starting date:
December 1, 1998
Posting date:
December 1, 1998
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500001535

Affected products

Drop-sided Mesh Playpen

Product description

Graco drop-sided mesh playpen that folds in half for storage. "Graco" is written on floorboard or side rail.

Hazard identified

There is an entanglement and strangulation hazard if a child's clothing or pacifier strings become caught on protruding rivets and nuts on the outer edge of the playpen top rail.

Time period sold

Some models between 1976 and 1990

Companies

Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products Inc.
Atlanta
Georgia
UNITED STATES
http://www.gracobaby.com
Tel: 1-800-281-3676

What you should do

Stop use and call Graco at 1-800-281-3676. The manufacturer will provide a $20.00 refund with proof of destruction of affected models.