The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07502·Announced 2006-10-12

Scandinavian Child Recalls Cariboo Folding Changing Tables Due to Fall Hazard

Scandinavian Child is recalling Cariboo Folding Changing Tables and Bassinet Changers because a misaligned zipper can cause the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to infants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Scandinavian Child, of Raleigh, N.C., is recalling the Cariboo Folding Changing Tables and Cariboo Bassinet Changers. The recall involves about 90 Folding Changing Tables and about 40 Bassinet Changers. The products were sold at retailers nationwide and on several online merchants from September 2005 through September 2006 for about $260 and $120, respectively.

The hazard exists because if the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby. The firm has received one report of the zipper coming apart, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the changing tables immediately and contact Scandinavian Child to receive a replacement product. Scandinavian Child will notify all known purchasers. For additional information, consumers can contact Scandinavian Child toll-free at (888) 353-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or log onto the company's Web site at www.SCIchild.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cariboo™ Folding Changing Tables and Cariboo™ Bassinet Changers
Manufacturer
Scandinavian Child, of Raleigh, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Changing Tables
Hazard
Affected units
90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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