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Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazards for Infants; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Vibe Bear (Recall Alert)

Reported: December 7, 2023 Initiated: December 7, 2023 #24729

Product Description

This recall involves Vibe Bear portable playyard mattresses, manufactured on or after August 15, 2022. The mattresses are white with a diagonal quilted surface and contain graphics of paintbrushes, paints and nature imagery printed on them. They measure about 38 inches long by 26 inches wide by 3 inches high, and have a dark blue tag hanging off the mattress with a picture of a cartoon teddy bear. The mattresses fold in half and have a large crease going down the length of the mattress in the middle where they fold. Model number YX-B17 and the date of manufacture, in YYYY.MM, can be found on a tag on the edge of the mattress.

Reason for Recall

The recalled mattresses violate multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses, including the firmness and thickness tests, and are missing warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and destroy the recalled mattresses, and contact Vibe Bear by email to receive a full refund and for directions on how to dispose of the mattresses. Vibe Bear and Amazon are contacting all purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Vibe Bear portable playyard mattresses, manufactured on or after August 15, 2022. The mattresses are white with a diagonal quilted surface and contain graphics of paintbrushes, paints and nature imagery printed on them. They measure about 38 inches long by 26 inches wide by 3 inches high, and have a dark blue tag hanging off the mattress with a picture of a cartoon teddy bear. The mattresses fold in half and have a large crease going down the length of the mattress in the middle where they fold. Model number YX-B17 and the date of manufacture, in YYYY.MM, can be found on a tag on the edge of the mattress.. Recalled by Vibe Bear, of China. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled mattresses violate multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses, including the firmness and thickness tests, and are missing warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using and destroy the recalled mattresses, and contact Vibe Bear by email to receive a full refund and for directions on how to dispose of the mattresses. Vibe Bear and Amazon are contacting all purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 7, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 24729.