Product Recalls

Nearly 1 million of these play yards are being recalled by Kolcraft because, according to the CPSC, "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." There have been 347 reports of the sides falling with 21 injuries. Models included are branded under several different names including Jeep, Carter's, Sesame Street, Eric Carle, Care Bear and Contours (pictured here). Kolcraft is sending out free repair kits if you call 866-594-4208 (any time) or fill out the form on their Web site. Be sure to have your model number and date of manufacture handy (see the full list of model numbers here - there are a lot).

These pacifiers were sold for $1 in New York and New Jersey only. The ventilation holes and the mouth guard are too small and could pose a choking or aspiration hazard. For a refund, contact Gromex by calling collect to 973-458-9399.

There are a lot of different inflatable floaties in this recall and the dates go back to 2002 so be sure to check the full list. I was surprised to see my son's personal favorite -- the Deluxe Toddler Racer (pictured here) -- on the list. The problem? According to the CPSC, "The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning." Now, I hope that parents aren't using this and then going far enough out of reach that this type of injury could happen in the first place since no device like this is meant to keep your child from drowning, intact leg straps or not. Contact Aqua-Leisure at 866-807-3998 or visit their Web site for refund information.

This recall is an expansion of a previous recall that involved the death of an 8-month-old who, according to the CPSC, "became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the drop side broke."

This recall covers cribs with a "newer" or different style of plastic hardware than those in the previous recall from 2007. The recalled model numbers are: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996, but there may be others as well. Be on the lookout for a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks. Simplicity is out of business but stores are offering refunds and credits so contact the store where you purchased the crib for more information.

Bonavita Cabana Drop Side Cribs from LaJobi (pictured here) are being recalled because the crib slats can detach and pose a strangulation hazard. They were sold at USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores from Jan. 2006 through May 2009 for around $450. The company is offering replacement side rails, so if you have this crib, stop using it and contact the company at 866-688-9009 or visit their Web site to find out how to get yours.

The same company is also recalling their Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side cribs because of a problem with the spring pins on the footboard and headboard. For the latter cribs, professional technicians will be dispatched to repair the cribs.

About 22,000 Bugaboo strollers are being recalled due to brake failure. While there have been no injuries, there have been 121 reported cases of the brakes failing. This recall includes model numbers 580210 and 50100. To get a repair kit, visit Bugaboo's Web site and fill out this form or call 800-460-2922.

These chairs are toy beach chairs meant to hold stuffed animals. There are a few different styles included in the recall as well as the pictured stripe design here. About 260,000 chairs were sold at Build-a-Bear workshops (at stores and online) from March 2001 to Oct. 2008. If a child's fingers are caught in the chair while folding, it can cause bruising, pinching or cuts. Eight injuries have been reported thus far. If you return the chair to a Build-a-Bear store, you'll receive a store credit or you can call 866-236-5683 if you're unable to return the chair.

According to the CPSC, "The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation."

Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory (as well as certain online outlets) sold it from Jan. 2008 through May 2009 for around $150. Dorel Juvenile Group says you can continue to use the Play Yard without the bassinet attachment. They are also offering $40 credit toward a new Dorel product.

Another round of recalls for these Jardine cribs that are dangerous because, according to the CPSC, "The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers."

There are seven models in this recall, so check carefully to make sure your child's crib isn't affected. Cribs were sold at Babies "R" Us as well as other stores in that same family -- online and brick-and-mortar -- from Sept. 2005 through April 2009 for around $200-300. Unfortunately there's no full refund available, but you will receive a credit toward the purchase of a new crib.

These coats were sold at babyGap and other Gap stores from Oct. 2008 through April 2009 and cost between $20-50. The toggle fasteners can come off and pose a choking hazard to children. Several coats in infant through 24 month sizes are included in this recall:

Rose Toggle Hoodie - style 600298
Pink Duffle Coat (pictured) - style 600344
Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat - style 600942

Contact the Gap at 888-747-3704 or visit their Web site for information about a full refund and possible discount on future purchases.