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Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

Reported: May 5, 2021 Initiated: May 5, 2021 #21125

Product Description

This recall involves the inclined sleeper accessory sold with the Kolcraft Cuddle 'n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB063) and the Kolcraft Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB061). Model numbers are located on the metal bar between the bassinets' legs. The inclined sleeper is the only portion of the product that is being recalled.

Reason for Recall

Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under other circumstances.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Kolcraft for a $35 voucher to be used on www.Kolcraft.com or a $20 refund. The voucher can be used until February 20, 2022. Kolcraft is contacting all registered owners and known purchasers directly via a postcard by mail. Consumers can continue to use the bassinet without the inclined sleeper accessory.

Details

Units Affected
About 51,000 (The original recall was announced in February 2020.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the inclined sleeper accessory sold with the Kolcraft Cuddle 'n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB063) and the Kolcraft Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB061). Model numbers are located on the metal bar between the bassinets' legs. The inclined sleeper is the only portion of the product that is being recalled.. Units affected: About 51,000 (The original recall was announced in February 2020.).
Why was this product recalled?
Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under other circumstances.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Kolcraft for a $35 voucher to be used on www.Kolcraft.com or a $20 refund. The voucher can be used until February 20, 2022. Kolcraft is contacting all registered owners and known purchasers directly via a postcard by mail. Consumers can continue to use the bassinet without the inclined sleeper accessory.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 5, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21125.