Valco Baby Trend bassinets recalled due to potential injury hazard
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2021
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75243
Last updated:
2021-04-01
Summary
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Product:
Valco Baby Trend Bassinet. -
Issue:
The product does not meet Canadian bassinet requirements and must not be used separate from the stroller frame. -
What to do:
Consumers are reminded to use the bassinet in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and not use the pram body separate from the stroller frame.
Affected products
Valco Baby Trend bassinet
Product description
This recall involves Valco Baby Trend bassinets sold in three colours: charcoal, grey and denim.
| Stroller Name | Bassinet Models |
|---|---|
| Trend 4 and Ultra | N9825, N9826 and N9827 |
| Trend Duo | N9935, N9936 and N9937 |
Hazard identified
The product is not meant to be used separate from the stroller frame and does not meet Canadian bassinet requirements. When used as a stand-alone unit, the product is unstable and could tip over.
For more information on safe sleeping practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information - Safe Sleep Practices for Infants.
As of March 25, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 174 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from March 2018 to March 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Chosen Child Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products separate from the stroller frame as a bassinet to provide sleeping accommodation.
For more information, consumers may contact Valco Baby at 514-612-3235 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.