Graco Pack 'n Play Portable Play Yards Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Plain-English summary

Graco Children's Products Inc. is recalling approximately 538,000 "Pack 'n Play" portable play yards equipped with raised changing tables. The recall involves specific models, including 2016, 35235, and those beginning with 9531 or 9533, which were sold at discount, department, and juvenile product stores nationwide from October 2001 through September 2003 for between $99 and $119. The units were manufactured in China.

The hazard exists because children placed in the play yards while the changing table is still in place can crawl underneath and lift the table. This action can trap a child's head and neck between the changing table and the play yard rail, creating a strangulation risk. The CPSC and Graco are aware of the death of a 13-month-old girl who strangled when her neck became trapped in this manner.

Consumers should never place a child in these portable play yards when the changing table is still in place. To receive a free warning label to affix to the changing table, consumers should immediately contact Graco at (800) 233-1544 or visit www.gracobaby.com. Models currently sold at retail with green stickers on the boxes indicating modification are not part of this recall.

The recalled product

Product

Pack 'n Play portable play yards with raised changing tables

Manufacturer

Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.

Category

Consumer Product — Baby Furniture

Hazard

• strangulation

Affected units

538,000

Distribution

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