Century Fold-N-Go Playards Recalled Due to Collapse Risk

Plain-English summary

Century Products Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 212,000 Century Fold-N-Go Model 10-710 and 10-810 Travel Playards (playpens) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The top rails on these playards may collapse unexpectedly, creating a "V" shape that can trap a child at the neck. The recall follows a recent death of an 18-month-old boy in Centreville, Virginia, when a Century playard collapsed.

The Model 10-710 was sold in Toys R Us stores beginning in June 1994 for about $50. The Model 10-810 was sold nationwide beginning in February 1993 in juvenile products and discount stores for about $80. Both models fold compactly and fit into a nylon case. The model number is located on a label on the floor or on one of the support tubes under the floor. Other Century Fold-N-Go models with different top rails are not part of this recall.

Consumers with either the Model 10-710 or Model 10-810 should stop using the product immediately. They should call Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, at 800-345-4109 to obtain a free repair kit and installation instructions. The kit includes new Posi-Locks top rails to prevent collapse and can be installed at home using a Phillips head screwdriver. Consumers should not use the playard until the new top rails are installed.

The recalled product

Product

Century Fold-N-Go Travel Playard playpens

Manufacturer

Toys R Us

Category

Consumer Product — Juvenile Products

Hazard

• collapse
• strangulation

Distribution

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