CPSC, Graco Children’s Products Announce New Safety
Instructions to Prevent Injuries with Portable Play Yards with Raised Changing
Tables
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Exton, Pa., is providing new
instructions for about 538,000 “Pack ‘n Play” portable play yards with raised
changing tables. When children are placed in these portable play yards when
the changing table is still in place, they can crawl under and lift the table
up. If this occurs, a child’s head and neck can become trapped between the
changing table and the play yard rail, causing a strangulation hazard. The
recall is designed to warn consumers of this hazard, and to provide warning
labels to affix to the changing tables.
The commission and Graco are aware of the death of a 13-month-old girl, who
strangled when her neck became trapped between the Pack ‘n Play rail and the
raised changing table.
Only “Pack ‘n Play” portable play yards with raised changing tables are part
of this recall. They also are sold with an infant bassinet. “GRACO” and “Pack
‘n Play” are written on the side of the play yard. These play yards have model
numbers 2016, 35235, or model numbers that begin with 9531 or 9533. The last
three digits of the model number will vary. The model number can be found on a
label on the white plastic center cone under the play yards. “MADE IN CHINA”
also is written on the bottom label. Models 2016, 35235, 9531 and 9533 that
are currently sold at retail and that have green stickers on the boxes,
indicating that the unit has been modified, are not recalled.
Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide sold these
portable play yards from October 2001 through September 2003 for between $99
and $119.
Consumers should never place a child in these portable play yards when the
changing table is still in place. Consumers should immediately contact Graco
to receive a free warning label to be affixed to the changing table. Consumers
can contact Graco at (800) 233-1546 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.gracobaby.com
HOTEL CRIB SAFETY
Hotel And Leisure Living Services Ltd.,
under the Hotel Fun 4 Kids™ Program is committed to improving
the quality, accessibility and safety of cribs used for children
in Hotels. See important safety information below about
Unsafe Cribs in Hotels. We offer high quality full size and portable cribs, mesh
play-yards (portable cribs) and our new mini-cot together with quality bedding products selected
and designed to help reduce the risks to children when travelling
and using hotel cribs or for use in resort nursery programs.
All Cribs meet United States and Canadian Safety Standards.
Consider providing Families
with options for sleeping accommodations for children as part of
your guest services. We would like to help you introduce
this service as part of your hotel room facilities. Go to Hotel
Fun 4 Kids™ Sleeping Options for Children for more information.
Danger of Unsafe Crib Bedding
A May 18, 2001 directed to parents and caregivers raised concerns about the
dangers of loose or oversized sheets in babies cribs - see Dangers of
Crib Sheets. A July 12, 2001 Consumer Product Safety Commission press release
detailed a report on deaths associated with playpens - See Dangers of Soft
Bedding in Playpens. Spot checks
conducted by the National Safe Kids Campaign found that many
Hotels use adult size sheets and blankets for cribs, posing a risk
of strangulation and suffocation. See
Unsafe Cribs in Hotels.
To learn more about the other services we offer
go to HOTEL FUN 4 KIDS™ SERVICES.
We pride ourselves on providing our
clients with individual attention to their needs and ask that you
contact us to find out more about our products and services.
Click here to return to Top
UNSAFE CRIBS
AND PLAYYARDS IN HOTELS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Safe
Kids Campaign announced in February of 2000 that a recent spot
check conducted by the National Safe Kids Campaign "found
unsafe cribs and play yards in 80% of hotels and motels
visited".
It was estimated in the announcement "that children under
the age of 2 spend more than 7 million nights per year in hotels,
motels and resorts".
Heather Paul, Executive Director of the National Safe Kids
Campaign said "this information assessment simply raises a
red flag for the hotel industry that they might unknowingly be
putting babies at risk".
Many hotels and resorts do not keep abreast of recall notices
and safety information for cribs. As well, the staff
involved in setting up cribs may not even been aware that recalled
or unsafe cribs, improper bedding, placement of cribs or simply
not having cribs available may present a danger to these young
guests. These factors also create a liability risk for the
hotel.
Another danger that may be present with hotel cribs is the risk that hotel
cribs may be disposed of in an unsafe manner or donated to a local shelter as a
well-meaning gesture. Improper disposal of cribs not only presents a risk
to the children that may be the recipients of the cribs but also presents a
liability issue to hotels. .
Click here to return to Top
The following press release was
issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 18,
2001.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Alert
May 18, 2001, Sheets in cribs or beds can sometimes be hazardous to babies.
Since 1984, CPSC has learned of the deaths of 17 babies, most
under 12 months old, who suffocated or strangled primarily when
they became entangled in sheets in their cribs or beds. Two of
these deaths related to fitted crib sheets.
CPSC staff has worked actively to strengthen safety
requirements for fitted crib sheets. Consumers soon will see
warning labels on fitted crib sheets stressing the importance of a
secure fit on crib mattresses. CPSC staff and industry also are
working together to improve the fit of these sheets on mattresses.
To prevent tragedies, parents and caretakers can take the
following precautions to ensure a safer sleeping environment for
their young children.
- Make sure crib sheets fit snugly on a crib mattress and
overlap the mattress so it cannot be dislodged by pulling on
the corner of the sheet.
- Never use an adult sheet on a crib mattress; it can come
loose and present an entanglement hazard to young children.
- Place a baby on his/her back on a firm, tight-fitting
mattress in a crib meeting current safety standards.
- Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, and sheepskins from the
crib.
Click here to return to Top
DANGERS
OF SOFT BEDDING IN PLAYPENS
The following excerpt is from a press release
issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 12, 2001.
Go to Crib Safety News
for full press release.
"Report Finds Soft Bedding a Factor in Playpen Deaths
CPSC ...
July 12, 2001, WASHINGTON,
D.C - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
released a report (pdf) today on deaths in playpens. Since
1988, CPSC has reports of more than 200 babies who died
while in playpens. In almost 100 of these deaths, soft
bedding or improper or extra mattresses were present in the
playpen and the babies died of suffocation or Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS). More than 70 percent of these deaths
were to babies less than 12 months old. Twenty-six of the
playpen deaths occurred in a daycare setting.
Over the years, playpens, portable cribs and play yards have
evolved into virtually identical products. Parents use
playpens today as places for babies to both sleep and
play.
For years, CPSC has warned about the dangers of soft bedding
such as quilts, comforters and pillows in cribs. Soft
bedding can become molded around an infant's face and cause
suffocation. As many as one-third of baby deaths attributed
to SIDS, in fact, may be suffocation in soft bedding.
"Many parents and caregivers know the dangers of soft
bedding in cribs," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown.
"This study shows, for the first time, that the same
dangers exist when using pillows, quilts, and comforters in
playpens."
The findings emphasize the need for caregivers to be aware
that the same safe sleeping guidelines that they follow for
their babies' cribs should be followed in these playpens.
That means placing baby on his back on a firm, flat mattress
and not adding extra mattresses or any soft bedding, such as
pillows, quilts, or comforters. "
Click here to return to Top
To order products or find out more about the Hotel
Fun 4 Kids™ Crib Maintenance Program or Crib Products click below:
|
Click here for More Crib Safety Information for Hotels and Resorts.
Additional Recall Notices:
Folding Crib Recall Notice - CPSC, Hufco-Delaware
Company and Evenflo Company Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Gerry® and Evenflo®
Portable Wood Cribs - Crib Safety Information for Hotels
TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS PLEASE
CONTACT US.
Sleeping Options for Children - Playyards, Non-Full Size Cribs, Full Size Cribs, Toddler Beds and Kid Beds for Hotels and Resorts
Fitted Crib Sheets, Safety Crib Sheets, Zippered Crib
Safety Sheets Available for Portable, Compact and Full-Size Cribs, Fleece Crib
Blankets, Waterproof Pads and Vinyl Covers, for Use in Hotels and Resorts
Crib Mattresses for Playyards/Mesh Cribs,
Compact/Portable Cribs and Full-Size Cribs, Replacement Mattresses, Casters,
Crib Drawer, Evacuation Kits and Replacement Floor Boards for Commercial Use in
Hotels and Resorts, Daycares and more. Custom Mattresses available.
Considering improving what your hotel offers for children - Click
Below for Why Hotels should look at providing services for Families
For learn more about Crib Safety Click Below:
Crib Safety News - CPSC, JPMA Launch Campaign About the Hidden Hazards of Placing Babies in Adult Beds
Crib Safety News
Hotel and Hotelroom Safety Tips
Click below for more products and services:
Play Area Products and Information
Colouring Books, Crayons and Craft Products, Crayon Safety
Welcome Packages and Promotional Products, Toys and Concepts for Children on Check-in at Hotels
Web Site Listing Services
Playground Safety for Hotels and Resorts
or Contact Us:
|