Recalls

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2009
Release #09-177

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 233-5921
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (212) 299-3962

Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking
Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Evenflo Majestic(tm) High Chairs

Units: About 90,000 (95,000 were recalled in December 2008)

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Hazard: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can
loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from
the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and
suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and
bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has
received 16 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching
unexpectedly, resulting in five reports of bumps and bruises to the head and
five reports of other injuries including bruises and abrasions. For the models
added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 145 reports of plastic caps
and screws falling out of the high chairs, including one incident in which a
cap and/or screws were found in a child's hand or mouth but were removed before
choking occurred.

Description: The expanded recall involves Evenflo Majestic(tm) high chairs,
model numbers: 3001395, 3001395A, 3001604, 3001700, 3001713, 3001713A,
3001730A, 3001732, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, 3001756, 3001821A, 3001840A,
3001845, 30011848, 3001852, 3001932, 3002719 and 3003845 manufactured between
January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The model number and date of
manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the seatback. "Evenflo" is
printed on the label and on the front of the tray. Models showing a year of
manufacture of 2009 in red ink are not included in the recall.

Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including
Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January
2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and
contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.evenflo.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09177.html

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2. Evenflo Recalls Envision(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2009
Release #09-178

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 233-5921
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (212) 299-3962

Evenflo Recalls Envision(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Evenflo Envision(tm) High Chairs

Units: About 643,000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Hazard: Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can
loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly.
Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and
bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses
a choking hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or
reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the
head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises.
Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling
out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener and/or
screws were found in a child's hand or mouth but were removed before choking
occurred.

Description: The recall involves all Evenflo Envision(tm) high chairs,
including model numbers: 2891321, 2891321A, 2891333, 2891351, 2891351A,
2891365, 2891375, 2891403, 2891403A, 2891466, 2891466A, 2891478, 2891536,
2891536A, 2891573, 2891586, 2892351 and 2892351A. The model number can be found
on a white label on the seatback. "Evenflo" and "Envision" are printed on the
front of the tray.

Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including
Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, K-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory from December 2002
through April 2006 for between $80 and $110.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and
contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.evenflo.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09178.html

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3. SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment
and Suffocation Hazards

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2009
Release #09-181

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 268-8139
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and
Suffocation Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: SunKids Convertible Cribs

Units: About 1,900

Importer: Suntech Enterprises Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif.

Hazard: The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap
between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a
gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this
gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to
fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported with this crib. However, CPSC is aware of the
death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving another company's nearly
identical crib that was recalled. The child became entrapped between the
mattress and the mesh side and suffocated.

Description: The recall involves the SunKids convertible
crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PY256. "SunKids" is embroidered on
the bottom left of the crib's drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side
rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet. The sides of the
convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy,
and bed skirt are covered in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy
blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart.

Sold at: Small juvenile product retailers in N.Y., N. J., and Calif. from
January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs
and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Suntech Enterprises
toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09181.html

URGENT: Simplicity Bassinets Recalled Due to Deaths

The US Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent recall on the following items. For more information, please visit, http://www.mykidzgotstyle.com/servlet/the-template/recalls/Page?sfs=387bbd9b



Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To
Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2008
Release #08-378
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To
Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging
parents and caregivers to stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside
sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has
learned that on August 21, 2008, a 5-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was
strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars.
This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the co-sleeper
bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became
entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.

CPSC is issuing this safety alert because SFCA Inc., the company which
purchased all of Simplicity Inc.’s assets at public auction in April 2008, has
refused to cooperate with the government and recall the products. SFCA
maintains that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by
Simplicity Inc.

The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars
spaced farther apart than 2 3/8 inches, which is the maximum distance allowed
under the federal crib safety standard. The metal bars are covered by an
adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down
when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the
velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip
through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This
warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric
permanently attached over the lower bar.

Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all
consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment
stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a
Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
The Commission voted, using its new authorities in the Consumer Product Safety
Improvement Act, to release this warning upon making a finding that the health
and safety of the public require immediate notice.

To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08378.html

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Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To
Strangulation Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2008
Release #08-381
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To
Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging
retailers across the country to protect the health and safety of babies by
stopping sale and recalling nearly 900,000 dangerous Simplicity bassinets.
Yesterday, CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop
using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. Today, CPSC is
announcing that the following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the
product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the
product to the store where purchased:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. – (800) 925-6278 or www.walmart.com
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. - (800) 869-7787 or www.toysrus.com or
http://www.babiesrus.com/
Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. – (800) 659-7026 or www.kmart.com
Big Lots!, of Columbus, Ohio – (866) 244-5687 or www.biglots.com
Target of Minneapolis, Minnesota sold at www.target.com only
J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas – (888) 333-6063 or www.jcp.com

For the complete list of recalled model numbers, please visit, http://www.mykidzgotstyle.com/servlet/the-template/recalls/Page?sfs=387bbd9b