Fisher-Price · Recalled
Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 200,000
- Reports
- 1,350
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the "Fisher-Price" logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, 5310RNFT and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.
- Product type
- Play Yards
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm is out of business), Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm is out of business)
Incident log
Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 15 2009; last revised JUN 13 2014.