Warning
Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazards for Infants; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Vibe Bear (Recall Alert)
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24729
Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazards for Infants; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Vibe Bear (Recall Alert)
Vibe Bear, of China · Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses
Product Description
This recall involves Vibe Bear portable playyard mattresses, manufactured on or after August 15, 2022. The mattresses are white with a diagonal quilted surface and contain graphics of paintbrushes, paints and nature imagery printed on them. They measure about 38 inches long by 26 inches wide by 3 inches high, and have a dark blue tag hanging off the mattress with a picture of a cartoon teddy bear. The mattresses fold in half and have a large crease going down the length of the mattress in the middle where they fold. Model number YX-B17 and the date of manufacture, in YYYY.MM, can be found on a tag on the edge of the mattress.
Hazard
The recalled mattresses violate multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses, including the firmness and thickness tests, and are missing warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and destroy the recalled mattresses, and contact Vibe Bear by email to receive a full refund and for directions on how to dispose of the mattresses. Vibe Bear and Amazon are contacting all purchasers directly.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Vibe Bear, of China has recalled Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses after injury reports prompted CPSC action on December 7, 2023. This recall affects about 2,000. The recalled mattresses violate multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses, including the firmness and thickness tests, and are missing warnings and. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can obtain a full refund by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
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