Cosco Recalls Two-Rod Toddler Bed Guard Rails Due to Entrapment Risk

Plain-English summary

Cosco, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 Cosco Youth Options Toddler Bed Guard Rails. The affected products are high-gloss metal guard rails in red, white, or blue, featuring a 3/4-inch tubular metal frame with two thin horizontal rods. These guard rails were sold separately as model #10T71 and as part of Cosco Toddler Beds models #10T23 and #10T33. The two-rod version was manufactured between August 1, 1991, and June 10, 1992, and sold nationwide during that period and for a while thereafter. Guard rails with three horizontal rods and those for full-size beds are not involved in this recall.

The recall is issued because the two-rod design can allow a space to form between the lowest rod, the mattress frame, and the mattress. A child can become entrapped in this space while sleeping or when attempting to back down off the bed, creating a potential risk of asphyxiation. Cosco has received 67 reports of children becoming entrapped in these guard rails, but no cases of asphyxiation have been reported to date. The issue was brought to the CPSC's attention by a consumer complaint.

Consumers should locate the four-digit manufacture date code on the guard rail label to verify if their product is affected. Those with the two-rod version should call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit and installation instructions. The kit includes a special guard rail cover designed to close the opening and prevent entrapment.

The recalled product

Product

Cosco Youth Options Toddler Bed Guard Rails

Manufacturer

Cosco

Category

Consumer Product — Furniture

Hazard

• entrapment
• asphyxiation

Distribution

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