IMPORTANT RECALL ON RAINFOREST PORTABLE PLAY YARDS

Hey ladies I ran across this as I was surfing the net and figured I should pass it on to all my fellow mommies just in case. Because I would hate for someone baby to get hurt because I did not pass it on and make it known. I found a news story about a recall on the Rainforest portable playyards with the Fisher Price logo on them. I am posting the link here for those of you who want to go see for yourself if its legit and for others I am posting the actual article for you just to save time for you so that way you don't have to copy and paste the link....Pass this on to other fellow mommies also.

So here is the link the story was dated Jan 16 2009
http://www.kmiz.com/news/story.php?id=13329&author=News%20Staff&category=Consumer&franchise=Recall%20Alerts&county=&city=&partner=


and here is what the actual article said:

Playpens Recalled for Safety Defect
On the heels of a massive crib recall, a line of playpens is under scrutiny.

Story written by News Staff
Story posted on January 16, 2009

Fisher Price Recall Assistance

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The playpens in question are from the Rainforest Portable Play Yard line, manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.



Two hundred thousand units are being pulled because the rails can suddenly collapse. More than a thousand reports of problms have already come in.



Reported injuries related to these play yards include a broken nose, a broken wrist, a concussion, a chipped tooth, and a cut hand requiring stitches.



The play yards have sold over the last two years, priced at about $100.



If you have one of these play yards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that you stop using it immediately. Though it didn't make the products or sell them, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to help consumers who own the product.



People who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price for assistance.



For assistance, you can contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 or visit the website at http://www.service.mattel.com

holy crap thats scary! Thanks Joy!

I found more articles on this and one has an actual picture on it of the play yard
This must be serious because even the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has it on their website too..

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Simplicity play yards recalled following child injuries

Thu, Jan 15, 2009 (BabyCenter News) — Fisher-Price has announced a recall of about 200,000 Simplicity Rainforest portable play yards in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

One or more of the play yard's rails can unexpectedly collapse, causing a child inside to fall or become trapped. CPSC has received roughly 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. Numerous reports cited bumps and bruises to young children, and five reports detailed more severe injuries including a broken nose, broken wrist, mild concussion, a cut to the hand that required stitches, and a chipped tooth.

Fisher-Price did not manufacture or sell the play yards, but has voluntarily agreed to recall them and assist customers who bought one. Simplicity and SFCA, the play yard's manufacturers, have not responded to CPSC's request to recall the faulty products and have not addressed consumer complaints.

The portable play yards were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. They have rainforest-patterned fabric and artwork and feature the "Fisher-Price" logo. Simplicity model numbers 5310 RNF, 5310 RNFC, and 5310 RNFW are printed on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

The play yards were sold at retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100. They were made in China.

-- Alissa Merksamer, BabyCenter News

What you can do:

• Stop using the play yards immediately and contact Fisher-Price for assistance in obtaining a replacement.

• For additional information, call Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 432-5437 any time, or visit the company's website.

• See a photo of the recalled play yards on the CPSC's website.

• Keep abreast of children's safety recalls by checking our recall finder.

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-098

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.

Units: About 200,000

Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.

(Note: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. have not responded to CPSC’s request to recall these products nor have they been responsive to consumer complaints recently received.)

Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.

Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher-Price” logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

Sold at: Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com


Picture of Recalled Rainforest Portable Play Yard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-098

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.

Units: About 200,000

Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.

(Note: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. have not responded to CPSC’s request to recall these products nor have they been responsive to consumer complaints recently received.)

Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.

Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher-Price” logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

Sold at: Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com


Picture of Recalled Rainforest Portable Play Yard



Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.


Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

PS Your welcome Shannon!!! Like I said I would hate for one of our children to get hurt by something like this that's why I passed this on to you all. I know my sister in law has the same exact Play yard and it was purchased in like Feb 2008 and I referred the article on to her but not sure if she is gonna return it or not. I know that I told her when they had a recall on the Rainforest portable swing too and she went ahead and kept it instead of getting a refund or replacement. Its pure craziness I think but I can't force her to keep her now 10 month old son safe KWIM?

thank god I didnt get the matching play yard then, huh? jeez...