Kolcraft recalls 1 million Play Yards due to fall hazard

Kolcraft Enterprises is recalling 1 million of its “Play Yards” products because they pose a fall hazard to children, according to an U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission alert.

“The play yard’s side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children,” the CPSC alert said.

The CPSC says Kolcraft “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.”

“Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed,” the alert warns.

The Play Yards have been marketed as Kolcraft, Carter’s, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards

To learn more:

• Read the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission alert, which includes information about specific models subject to this recall and well as pictures of the recalled products.
• Kolcraft’s Recall Hotline is: (866) 594-4208 or visit the company’s Web site: www.kolcraft.com