Critical Alert
Backyard Kids Recalls KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Death Reported
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #25415
Backyard Kids Recalls KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Death Reported
KidKraft Inc., of Dallas, Texas · KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen
Product Description
The Farm to Table play kitchen is designed for pretend play and is intended for children 3 years or older. The play kitchen is primarily black and light gray with wood-like countertops and measures about 44 inches (length) x 13 ¾ inches (width) x 43 inches (height). The model number 53411 is on a sticker on the back of the play kitchen.
Hazard
If young children are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can get caught on the plastic or metal hooks meant to hold toy kitchen accessories such as play pots and pans, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the play kitchens, remove the original hooks, and contact Backyard Kids for free replacement hooks. Backyard Kids has agreed to a provide free replacement hooks to all consumers with affected units as a part of this recall.
Repair
Reported Injuries
In February 2023 in Oregon, a 23-month-old child was asphyxiated after his shirt got caught on one of the hooks while climbing and crawling through the opening at the back of the play kitchen where the toy kitchen accessories are held. The child was unable to rescue himself and died from strangulation and asphyxia.
411 Press Analysis
KidKraft Inc., of Dallas, Texas is recalling about 192,000 (in addition, 12 were sold in canada) of KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on July 31, 2025. If young children are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing can get caught. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and schedule a free repair. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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