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What’s the Problem?
On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of certain play yards sold on Amazon by seller Anna Queen because they violate the federal safety standard for play yards and create serious suffocation and entrapment hazards for infants. [1]
According to the recall notice, babies can become trapped underneath the mattress pad or between the mattress and the sides of the play yard, which can lead to serious injury or death from suffocation. [1]
About 70 units are included in the recall, and while no injuries have yet been reported, the CPSC is urging parents and caregivers to stop using the products immediately because of the life-threatening nature of the hazard. [1]
Latest Updates
- November 20, 2025 – CPSC issues an official recall of the Anna Queen play yards for violating the mandatory play yard safety standard and posing suffocation and entrapment hazards; consumers are instructed to stop use and obtain a refund. [1]
- Late November 2025 – National recall roundups highlight the play yard recall among a list of dangerous children’s products sold online, including those sold through Amazon marketplace sellers. [2]
- Ongoing – CPSC continues to publicize children’s product recalls and reminds consumers that selling or reselling recalled products is illegal under federal law. [3]
Product & Usage Overview
The recall involves portable play yards with black fabric sides, gray-bordered mesh panels, and white top rails printed with colorful bear faces, paw prints, and the word “bear.” The included mattress pad carries the same bear-print pattern. [1]
“Model: P700” and “Production Date: 202503” appear on the packaging and a removable tag that comes with the product. The play yards were sold exclusively online through Amazon beginning in March 2025 for approximately 100 to 110 dollars per unit. [1]
Play yards and playpens are typically marketed as safe spaces for infants and toddlers to rest or play. When they fail to comply with federal design standards, however, gaps, soft surfaces, or poorly fitting mattresses can create deadly pockets where a baby’s face or body can become trapped.
Injuries & Side Effects
Although no injuries have been reported yet for this specific recall, the hazard identified by CPSC can lead to extremely serious consequences if an incident occurs. Potential injuries and outcomes include:
- Positional asphyxia or suffocation if an infant becomes trapped under the mattress or between the mattress and play yard sidewalls.
- Entrapment injuries, including restricted breathing, bruising, or skeletal injuries, if the child is wedged in a gap or soft spot.
- Hypoxic brain injury or death in cases where a baby’s airway is compromised for even a short period of time.
- Emotional trauma for caregivers and siblings who witness or respond to a suffocation or near-miss event.
Do You Qualify for a Play Yard Playpen Recall Lawsuit?
You may qualify to file a claim or participate in litigation if:
- You purchased or received a recalled play yard sold on Amazon by Anna Queen, with model P700 and production date 202503.
- Your child used the play yard and experienced a suffocation incident, entrapment, breathing difficulty, or other injury, or required emergency medical evaluation due to a near-miss.
- You have retained any part of the product, packaging, removable tag, or Amazon order information showing the model and seller.
- You are within your state’s statute of limitations for product liability or wrongful death claims.
Evidence You Should Gather
To support a Play Yard Playpen Recall Lawsuit, helpful evidence may include:
- Photographs of the play yard, mattress, packaging, and removable tags showing model and production information.
- Amazon order confirmations, invoices, bank or credit card records, and any recall emails or messages you received.
- Medical records, emergency room notes, EMS run sheets, or pediatrician reports documenting the incident and injuries.
- Witness statements from caregivers or family members who observed the child in distress or responded to the event.
- Any communication with the seller, manufacturer, or Amazon regarding the product, refund, or recall instructions.
Damages You Can Recover
Depending on your situation, potential damages in a Play Yard Playpen Recall Lawsuit may include:
- Medical expenses such as emergency care, hospitalization, follow-up visits, and therapy.
- Long-term care costs if a child suffers permanent brain damage or disability due to suffocation.
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and psychological counseling for both the injured child and family members.
- Lost wages or reduced earning capacity for parents who miss work to care for an injured child.
- Funeral and burial expenses and loss of companionship in tragic wrongful death cases.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
Potential legal claims in a Play Yard Playpen Recall Lawsuit may include:
- Defective design: Alleging that the play yard’s design failed to meet mandatory safety standards for play yards and created entrapment and suffocation hazards.
- Manufacturing defect: Claiming that the product as manufactured did not conform to safe specifications or quality controls.
- Failure to warn: Asserting that the seller or manufacturer did not provide adequate warnings or instructions to alert parents to the risks or proper setup and use.
- Violation of mandatory standard: Emphasizing that the product violated the federal play yard safety standard, which can support claims of negligence and product defect. [1]
- Strict product liability and breach of warranty: Contending that the play yard was unreasonably dangerous when sold and failed to live up to implied promises of safety for infant use.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Each state has its own deadline for filing product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death claims. These statutes of limitations often range from one to three years, and some states have special rules for injuries to minors that can extend the time to file. Because this recall was announced in November 2025 and evidence can quickly be lost or destroyed, it is important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your potential claim and ensure timely filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I bring a claim if my child was in the recalled play yard but was not physically injured?In some cases, parents may still be able to seek damages for emotional distress, the cost of replacing unsafe products, or monitoring for future health issues. An attorney can review the facts of your case and explain available options.
- Is this a class action or an individual lawsuit?Right now, most claims are being evaluated on an individual basis. However, if many families come forward with similar injuries linked to the same recalled play yard, the cases may be consolidated or proceed as coordinated litigation.
- What should I do with the recalled play yard?CPSC instructs consumers to stop using the product immediately, disassemble the fabric cover and mattress pad, cut them up, and follow the seller’s instructions (including providing photos) to obtain a refund. Before destroying the product, speak with a lawyer about preserving photographic evidence and documentation for your potential claim. [1]
Why You Should Act Now
The Play Yard Playpen recall highlights a serious failure to protect infants from known suffocation and entrapment hazards in nursery products sold online. If your baby used one of these recalled play yards or suffered harm in a similar product, contacting an experienced attorney now can help preserve vital evidence, protect your legal rights, and position your family to pursue meaningful compensation.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Play-Yards-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Play-Yards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Anna-Queen
- https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-recall-full-list-products-pulled-nationwide-warnings-10972361
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cpsc-posts-product-recalls-to-its-web-site-302621884.html