Pack and Play Mattress Recall Lawsuit | 2025 Latest Updates

China-based Kbabyea is recalling more than 21,000 Creekliybear “Pack and Play” Aftermarket Play Yard Mattresses which violate the mandatory standard for crib mattresses as the mattresses exceed thickness requirements and may not adequately fit certain play yards, posing a deadly entrapment hazard. “Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and side walls of a product, especially when the infant’s face becomes trapped against the side and the mattress, preventing the infant from breathing,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Pack and Play Mattress Recall Lawsuit Overview

On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled approximately 1,000 Creekliybear play yard mattresses sold via Amazon by Kbabyea for violating mandatory crib mattress standards and creating serious entrapment hazards. Gaps formed between the mattress surface and the play yard side, risking infant suffocation, strangulation, or death.

Latest Pack and Play Mattress Lawsuit Updates

  • July 10, 2025 – CPSC issues recall of Creekliybear play yard mattresses over entrapment hazard [1.].
  • July 11, 2025 – Amazon notifies buyers, advises immediate stop-use, and offers full refunds upon return or disposal.

Pack and Play Mattress Lawsuit Statistics

  • Units recalled: ~1,000 Creekliybear play yard mattresses sold from December 2024 to June 2025.
  • Reported incidents: No confirmed injuries yet, though gap-related entrapment risk is severe.
  • Retail price: Approximately $55 per mattress.

Design Defect & Hazard Analysis

The recalled mattresses fail mandatory crib mattress fit standards. They leave dangerous gaps between the mattress edge and play yard walls, allowing infants to become trapped or suffocate. These defects support legal claims under negligence, product defect, strict liability, breach of warranty, and failure to warn.

Injuries & Side Effects

  • Entrapment suffocation: Infant's head or body may become wedged, cutting off airflow.
  • Strangulation: Limb or clothing can become entrapped, causing serious injury.
  • Emotional trauma: Caregivers suffer distress and anxiety from near-miss events.

Do You Qualify?

You may qualify if:

  • You used a Creekliybear play yard mattress from December 2024 to June 2025;
  • An entrapment event, injury, or near-miss occurred;
  • You have proof of purchase, photos, or mattress packaging;
  • You complied with recall instructions to return/dispose of the mattress and received a refund.

Evidence Required

  • Product proof: Photos of mattress adjacent to side walls and marking labels;
  • Proof of purchase: Amazon order or payment statements;
  • Incident documentation: Safety reports, incident logs, medical records if injuries occurred;
  • Recall compliance: Proof of return or disposal after recall notification;
  • Communications: Emails or Amazon messages confirming refund or stop-use advisory.

Damages You Can Recover

  • Medical expenses: ER visits, pediatric evaluations, follow-ups;
  • Pain & suffering: Emotional distress from potential harm;
  • Lost wages: Time away from work to manage the incident or seek treatment;
  • Future care: Counseling or safety product needs;
  • Punitive damages: Possible if recklessness in violating safety standards is proven.

Recall Instructions & Consumer Guidance

  • Recall date: July 10, 2025.
  • What to do: Stop use immediately; return to Amazon or follow disposal instructions and secure refund per recall notice.
  • Consumer contact: Reach out to Kbabyea via Amazon messaging for return/refund information.

Statute of Limitations & Urgency

Product liability claims typically must be filed within **two to five years** from the injury or recall date, depending on jurisdiction. Prompt action preserves critical evidence—photos, receipts, recall confirmations—which is key to a strong legal claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to keep the mattress? No—dispose or return as instructed; keep photos instead.
  • Can I file if no injury occurred? Yes—near-miss entrapment or emotional harm may still justify a lawsuit.
  • Does getting a refund void my legal rights? No—refunds don’t waive the right to pursue damages.
  • Do I need a lawyer? Yes—case success often hinges on precise evidence and legal strategy.

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References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Creekliybear-Play-Yard-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Crib-Mattresses-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Kbabyea