SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
CPSC recall 09181. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 09181 has the recall date 2 Apr 2009. The notice names the firm Suntech Enterprises. The recall has about 1,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Suffocation. CPSC gives the product type Cribs.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported with this crib. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving another company's nearly identical crib that was recalled. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocated. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,900 |
| Description | The recall involves the SunKids convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PY256. "SunKids" is embroidered on the bottom left of the crib's drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy, and bed skirt are covered in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart. |
| Product | SunKids Convertible Cribs, About 1,900, Cribs |
| Sold at | Small juvenile product retailers in N.Y., N.J., and Calif. from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100. |
| Importer | Suntech Enterprises Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,900Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Cribs
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Suntech Enterprises
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2010 | Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09181The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09181. https://recallregister.com/product/5186-sunkids-convertible-cribs-recalled-by-suntech-enterprises-due-to-entra/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09181 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported with this crib. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving another company's nearly identical crib that was recalled. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocated.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Small juvenile product retailers in N.Y., N.J., and Calif. from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09181?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,900
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China