Kolcraft Giggle-See Crib Bumper Pads Recalled for Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 43,000 "Giggle-See" bumper pads for cribs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The product, labeled "Giggle-See Learning Center Crib Toy by Kolcraft," is a white vinyl bumper pad featuring four activity sections: "Teach Me," "Squeeze Me," "Measure Me," and "See Me." The pads were sold nationwide at retail stores from 1986 through 1989 for approximately $12.

The recall is issued because the thin plastic ties securing the pad to the crib slats may tear off if infants or toddlers pull or bite them. These ties are 3/8 inch wide, flat vinyl plastic material heat-sealed to the pad cover. Kolcraft and CPSC are aware of 19 incidents where consumers reported the ties separating from the bumper pad. Two of these incidents involved infants less than a year old who were found choking on pieces of a bumper pad tie. No injuries have occurred as a result of these incidents.

Consumers should immediately stop using the "Giggle-See" bumper pad. To obtain a full refund of the purchase price, consumers should call Kolcraft toll-free at 1-800-453-7673. Additionally, consumers are instructed to cut off all the plastic ties and cut out the "Giggle See" logo from the bumper pad, place them in an envelope, and send them to Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. at 3455 West 31st Place, Chicago, Illinois 60623.

The recalled product

Product

Kolcraft Giggle-See Learning Center Crib Toy crib bumper pads

Manufacturer

Kolcraft

Category

Consumer Product — Crib Bumper Pads

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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