October
10, 2001
Dorel
Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 102,000 Cosco
"Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens
manufactured between May 1995 and December 1997. The plastic tabs on the
playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time,
allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
In
June 2001, an 11-month-old baby in Elyria, Ohio, died when his chest was caught
in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. Dorel Juvenile
Group has received 421 reports of rails not locking or collapsing.
The
recalled playpens were sold under the "Zip n Go," "Okie
Dokie," and "Carters" brand names and were manufactured by
Cosco. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-363, and 05-364 are included in
this recall. The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the
playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The label reads in
part, "MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR COSCO INC." The 28-inch by 40-inch
playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the
name "Zip n Go, " "Okie Dokie," or "Carters"
written on it. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen. Department,
Toy and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the "Zip n Go" and
"Carters" playpens. JC Penney stores nationwide sold the "Okie
Dokie" brand playpens exclusively. The playpens were sold from May 1995
through December 1999 for between $40 and $70.
Consumers
should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to
receive a refund or replacement product. Consumers can contact Dorel at (800)
314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the
firm's web site at http://www.djgusa.com/services/productrecall/playard/cpscplyrd.html.