CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Announce Recall of Cosco Playpens
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-10 · 02008
Hazards
The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
Recall
Number
02008
Date
2001-10-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Retailer(s)
Department, Toy and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the "Zip n Go" and "Carters" playpens. JC Penney stores nationwide sold the "Okie Dokie" brand playpens exclusively. The playpens were sold from May 1995 through December 1999 for between $40 and $70.
Distributor(s)
Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled playpens were sold under the "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" brand names and were manufactured by Cosco. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-363, and 05-364 are included in this recall. The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The label reads in part, "MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR COSCO INC." The 28-inch-by-40-inch playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the name "Zip n Go, " "Okie Dokie," or "Carters" written on them. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen.