Table of contents
- Latest Kolcraft Bassinet Recall Updates
- May 5, 2021: Recall Re-Announced with a Call to Act
- February 20, 2020: Kolcraft Announces the Recall
- Which Kolcraft Bassinets Are Affected?
- Why Were the Kolcraft Bassinets Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Does Kolcraft Contact Registered Owners?
- Why Does the Kolcraft Recall Have Two Recall Numbers?
- When Can I Call Kolcraft About the Recall?
- Is the Kolcraft Recall Voluntary?
Kolcraft recalled the inclined sleeper accessory sold with its Cuddle ‘n Care and Preferred Position bassinets because of a suffocation risk. The CPSC Fast Track recall 20-075 was announced on February 20, 2020 and reannounced on May 5, 2021.
The recall covers about 51,000 accessories sold with models KB063 and KB061. Infant deaths have been reported with other makers’ inclined sleep products.
Stop using the accessory and contact Kolcraft for a refund. The bassinet itself may still be used without it. Owners can ask for a $20 refund, as the $35 voucher offer ended February 20, 2022.
Latest Kolcraft Bassinet Recall Updates
May 5, 2021: Recall Re-Announced with a Call to Act
The CPSC and Kolcraft re-announced the recall of the inclined sleeper accessory under recall number 21-125 [1]. It repeats the refund remedy and the Kolcraft contact details for owners who still have the accessory.
February 20, 2020: Kolcraft Announces the Recall
Kolcraft announced the Fast Track recall of about 51,000 inclined sleeper accessories under recall number 20-075 [2]. The CPSC published the same recall the same day [3]. Its notice gives the refund remedy.
Which Kolcraft Bassinets Are Affected?
The recall covers the inclined sleeper accessory sold with these two Kolcraft bassinets:
- Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper, model number starting with KB063
- Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper, model number starting with KB061
The model number is on the metal bar between the bassinet’s legs. Only the inclined sleeper is recalled. Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers sold the bassinets nationwide from March 2011 through December 2017. They cost about $140.
Why Were the Kolcraft Bassinets Recalled?
The Kolcraft inclined sleeper accessory was recalled because it posed a risk of suffocation. The CPSC announced the recall to prevent that risk. The hazard statement points to infant fatalities reported with other manufacturers’ inclined sleep products.
Kolcraft ran the recall under the CPSC’s Fast Track process. In that process, firms commit to work with the CPSC to quickly announce the recall and the remedy.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The CPSC reported no incidents or injuries with the Kolcraft accessory. The CPSC says the infants named in the hazard statement rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or died under other circumstances.
What Should Consumers Do?
Owners of these bassinets can take the following steps:
- Stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory immediately.
- Check your bassinet model number against the list above.
- Contact Kolcraft at 800-453-7673, email customerservice@kolcraft.com, or use the recall form at kolcraft.com.
- Ask Kolcraft for the $20 refund.
- Keep using the bassinet without the accessory if you wish, as the CPSC says consumers can continue to do so.
- Check your other children’s products against the recalls at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
Legal Options
No filed case names the Kolcraft inclined sleeper accessory. The CPSC notices describe a voluntary recall with a refund remedy.
A recall does not itself establish liability. A family whose child was hurt by a product may ask a lawyer to review the facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Kolcraft Contact Registered Owners?
Kolcraft contacts registered owners and known purchasers by postcard, according to the CPSC notice. Owners who did not get a postcard can still reach the company by phone, email or the recall form on its website.
Why Does the Kolcraft Recall Have Two Recall Numbers?
The Kolcraft recall has two numbers because the CPSC issued two notices. Recall 20-075 covers the 2020 announcement. Recall 21-125 covers the May 5, 2021 re-announcement of the same accessory.
When Can I Call Kolcraft About the Recall?
You can call Kolcraft about the recall Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The company also takes recall requests by email and through its website.
Is the Kolcraft Recall Voluntary?
The Kolcraft recall is voluntary. Kolcraft conducted it voluntarily under the CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process, according to the company’s own safety notification. That means the company agreed to the recall with the agency instead of being ordered to.