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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued March 29, 2001
Revised January 9, 2002
Release # 01-117
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Safety 1st Recall Hotline: (800) 314-9327
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
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Note: telephone number change
CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Cosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind., and Safety
1st, of Canton, Mass., are voluntarily recalling about 171,000 bungee
baby jumpers and 100,600 baby wipe warmers. The Bungee Baby Jumper
allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee
cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee
cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries
from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby
wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow
moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the
wipes could receive an electrical shock.
Cosco Bungee Baby Jumpers
Cosco has received 82 reports of the bungee jumper falling to the floor.
Fifteen babies suffered bumps, bruises and scratches, the majority of
which were to the head.
Only model numbers 04-461 and 04-468 are being recalled. The model
number is located on the bottom of the tray. Model number 04-461 is the
Bungee Jumper and model 04-468 is the Bungee Combo Pack, which consists
of the Bungee Jumper and parts to convert the Bungee Jumper to a
stationary exerciser. The stationary exerciser, called the Bungee
Bouncer Exerciser, is not part of this recall.
Both bungee baby jumper models have a multi-colored fabric seat with a
white plastic frame with a red foam trim. Three yellow cords connect the
seat to a blue plastic strap holder, which says "Cosco." Above the blue
plastic strap holder is a thick yellow strap, which connects to a green
bungee cord. The bungee cord attaches to a blue door hook.
Juvenile product, mass merchandise, discount department and specialty
stores nationwide sold the Bungee Baby Jumpers from May 1996 through
March 2001 for about $40 to $50.
Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and
contact Cosco at (800) 314-9327 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit also can be
ordered through their web site at www.coscoinc.com.
Safety 1st Wipe Warmer
Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe
warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported.
Only model number 26133 manufactured from December 1999 through January
2001 is being recalled. The manufacturing date, a six-digit code (year,
month, day), is on the bottom of the unit written below the box
containing "CAUTION" items and the model number. A yellow duck and the
words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the
unit. The wipe warmer was sold with a diaper organizer that attaches to
the bottom of the unit.
Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the wipe warmers
from December 1999 through March 2001 for about $20.
Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and
contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that
will prevent cracking. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 314-9327 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at
www.safety1st.com.
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