CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Announce Recall of Cosco Playpens
CPSC recall 02008. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a refund or replacement product.
CPSC recall 02008 has the recall date 10 Oct 2001. The notice names the firm Cosco. The recall has about 102,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Play Yards.
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| Incidents and injuries | In June 2001, an 11-month-old baby in Elyria, Ohio, died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. Dorel Juvenile Group has received 421 reports of rails not locking or collapsing. |
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| Units | 102,000 |
| Description | The recalled playpens were sold under the "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" brand names and were manufactured by Cosco. Only model numbers 05-361, 05-362, 05-363, and 05-364 are included in this recall. The model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the playpen, on the metal tubular frame near one of the corners. The label reads in part, "MANUFACTURED IN CHINA FOR COSCO INC." The 28-inch-by-40-inch playpens have four mesh sides on a folding metal frame. The side rails have the name "Zip n Go, " "Okie Dokie," or "Carters" written on them. The padded floorboard forms a carrying case for the playpen. |
| Product | Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens, About 102,000, Play Yards |
| Sold at | Department, Toy and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the "Zip n Go" and "Carters" playpens. JC Penney stores nationwide sold the "Okie Dokie" brand playpens exclusively. The playpens were sold from May 1995 through December 1999 for between $40 and $70. |
| Manufacturer | Cosco Inc |
| Distributor | Dorel Juvenile Group |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 102,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Play Yards
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Cosco
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2000 | CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall to Repair High Chairs |
| 17 Feb 1999 | Crib Mattresses Recalled by Cosco |
| 9 Jul 1997 | Metal Cribs Recall/Repair by Cosco |
| 24 Apr 1997 | Quiet Time Infant Swings Recall by Cosco |
| 7 Jun 1994 | Cosco Recalls Two-Rod Guard Rails For Toddler Beds; Asphyxiation Risk Cited |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02008The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02008. https://recallregister.com/product/2022-cpsc-dorel-juvenile-group-announce-recall-of-cosco-playpens/. 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 02008 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
In June 2001, an 11-month-old baby in Elyria, Ohio, died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. Dorel Juvenile Group has received 421 reports of rails not locking or collapsing.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department, Toy and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the "Zip n Go" and "Carters" playpens. JC Penney stores nationwide sold the "Okie Dokie" brand playpens exclusively. The playpens were sold from May 1995 through December 1999 for between $40 and $70.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02008?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 102,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China