Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12173. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The latches that attach the bassinet base onto the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked. This allows the bassinet to become detached from the metal frame, causing the bassinet to fall and the infant to be injured.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact the firm by phone or on-line to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches to the metal frame. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child's age.
CPSC recall 12173 has the recall date 9 May 2012. The notice names the firm Kolcraft Enterprises. The recall has about 46,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bassinets and Cradles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Kolcraft have received seven reports of latches that detached from the bassinet frame. One infant received a bruised cheek when the bassinet detached from the metal frame and landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside. |
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| Units | 46,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall includes Kolcraft Tender Vibes bassinets with model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, KB039-CMR1 and Light Vibes bassinet with model number KB043-BNT1. A label with the model/item number of the bassinet is located on one of the legs of the metal frame. The recalled bassinets were manufactured from July 2008 through May 2010. The words "Kolcraft Tender Vibes" or "Kolcraft Light Vibes" are located on the removable music box which is attached to the side of the bassinet. |
| Product | Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets, About 46,000, Bassinets and Cradles |
| Sold at | Mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores nationwide and online from July 2008 through May 2012 for between about $50 and $100. |
| Manufacturer | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc |
| Importer | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc |
| Distributor | Kolcraft Enterprises Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 46,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bassinets and Cradles
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kolcraft Enterprises
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12173. https://recallregister.com/product/1044-bassinets-recalled-by-kolcraft-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12173 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Kolcraft have received seven reports of latches that detached from the bassinet frame. One infant received a bruised cheek when the bassinet detached from the metal frame and landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores nationwide and online from July 2008 through May 2012 for between about $50 and $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12173?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12173?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 46,000