The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12173·Announced 2012-05-09

Kolcraft Bassinets Recalled by CPSC Due to Infant Fall Hazard

Kolcraft is recalling about 46,000 Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets because latches may fail, causing the bassinet to fall and injure an infant.

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 where injury has been reported (one infant with a bruised cheek), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal, but actual harm occurred.

Plain-English summary

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling approximately 46,000 Tender Vibes and Light Vibes bassinets due to a fall hazard. The latches that attach the bassinet base to the metal frame can appear locked but remain unlocked, allowing the bassinet to detach and fall. This recall includes model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, KB039-CMR1, and KB043-BNT1, which were manufactured from July 2008 through May 2010.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Kolcraft have received seven reports of latches detaching from the bassinet frame. One infant sustained a bruised cheek when the bassinet detached and landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact Kolcraft to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or a play yard, depending on the child's age.

The recalled product

Product
Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets
Manufacturer
Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Bassinets and Cradles
Hazard
Affected units
46,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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