Cosco Recalls Tubular Metal Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Risk

Plain-English summary

Cosco Inc. is recalling approximately 62,000 mattresses sold with tubular metal cribs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The mattresses were sold with Cosco model "M" tubular metal cribs manufactured from July 1994 through September 1997. The model number and manufacturing date are stamped on a label on the bottom of the crib's end panel, and "Cosco" is written on the crib's label and the mattress' tag.

The recall is due to a hazard where the mattress can compress when a baby stands up in the crib, allowing the baby to slip between the bars on the crib's platform and become entrapped. Cosco has received 12 complaints regarding mattresses compressing and entrapping babies, and one 11-month-old baby boy died after becoming entrapped.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected cribs or place a board measuring 51 5/8 inches long by 27 1/4 inches wide between the mattress and the platform. Consumers can contact Cosco at (800) 221-6736 or visit www.coscoinc.com to participate in the recall. Cosco is offering a $25 check for consumers to purchase a new mattress on their own. Once the new mattress is received, consumers should destroy the old mattress by cutting it into at least three pieces.

The recalled product

Product

Cosco tubular metal bed mattresses

Manufacturer

Cosco

Category

Consumer Product — Crib Mattresses

Hazard

• entrapment

Distribution

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