Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yard Recall: Suffocation Hazard

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have announced the recall of about 76,600 Eddie Bauer Sooth & Sway Play Yards, due to a defect in the design of the “rocking bassinet” feature that could result in a potential suffocation hazard for infants.

The Eddie Bauer play yards, which were manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., have a design similar to the well known “Pack n Play”, featuring a changing table, bassinet and deeper playpen area, which can be compacted for travel.

The Sooth & Sway Play Yards contain a “rocking bassinet” attachment that can gently move back and forth or lock in place.

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According to the recall notice, the bassinet attachment can tile when it is in the non-rocking mode secured by the straps. This can cause the bassinet to stay in a tilted position when it is in rocking mode and not return to a level sleeping surface.

At least 10 reports have been received of infants rolling to one side of the sleeping surface due to the tilt. This can cause them to become wedged in the corner or pressed against the bassinet, posing a potential suffocation or asphyxiation risk.

Of the reported problems, six of the infants were found with their faces pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, and at least one child was reportedly purple and out of breath by the time they were discovered.

The Eddie Bauer Sooth & Sway Play Yard recall includes all units that are part of model number 05046 and units manufactured before December 1, 2008 marked as model number 05044. The model dates and manufacturing dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs.

Target, Sears, Burlington Coat Factory and various internet retailers sold the recalled Eddie Bauer play yards between January 2008 and May 2009 for approximately $150.

Consumers have been urged to immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the Eddie Bauer Sooth & Sway Play Yards.

According to information posted by the U.S. CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group is only providing a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product, and does not appear to be accepting returns of the entire product at this time, as the play yard can continue to be used.

For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group at (888) 233-4903 or visit their website at www.djgusa.com.

Tags: Bassinet, Eddie Bauer Play Yard, Pack n Play, Play Yard Recall, PlayPen Recall
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Tess
Dorel’s rational is that we can still use the product as a play yard without the “rocking” bassinet basket. My husband bought this for our baby at the end of last year. After couple months and before the recall, we notice that the bassinet is slightly slanted on one side so we “adapted”. We used a fluffy blanket as the “mattress” and we rolled up a receiving blanket and put it under the fluffy blanket to create a wedge to prevent my baby from rolling on the slanted side. It has worked until our baby “graduated” from the bassinet. Definitely, Dorel should further review their design and put more safeguard in place. This “slanted” side problem could have easily been avoided if their design includes an additional pair of hooks at the other end of the bassinet or has a locking mechanism at the rocking component.
Jay
I also have this product and the way they are handling this is pathetic. Either stand by your products or stop making baby products.
Kay
I told my MIL that this pack N play scared me when I was down at her house. (She bought one so I wouldn’t have to bring mine) I found my son several times on his face in the corner. The ONLY reason it was purchased was for the bassinet feature. Now when we have baby (grandchild) #2 what are we supposed to do? spend another $150???? VERY VERY Disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Katie
My experience with this horrible pack and play!…I had my baby in the “Sway” area and realized it did not sway! I turned my back for a second and the area was tilted to one side and she was rolled over stuck in the corner! I was horrified thinking it was my fault because I turned my back. I decided to give it another shot and not return it. I sat there and swayed her, let go and it did it again! it doesn’t sway! It just leaned to one side and stayed there! I tried to return the product but since I received it as a shower gift, I did not have the receipt! I can not afford another pack and play and this company is going to give me $40! My child could have been seriously harmed! I will NEVER by from this company again!
Jen
What a joke!! It’s amazing to me that corporate america thinks that a child’s life is only worth $40.00. You better believe that I will NEVER buy another product made by this company Dorel nor will anyone I know. This is ridiculous that we buy products expecting that they are safe for our children and then have the product be junk. What do they think that 40.00 will make this problem go away. We deserve a full refund!!!
Jo
Sheena said it well, $40.00 is not going to help out at all. I bought this Eddie Bauer play yard partly because I thought it was a good brand name and that they would stand behind their product, and mainly because I wanted a play yard with the bassinet. I am a grandmother of two babies and want the versitlity of bassinet or play yard for the different ages of grandchildren. Now, after paying $147.69 to get this I will have to go out and buy another one for close to that same price to get something I can use. You can bet it will NOT be a Dorel product! And I will be sure to let all my friends know what I think of the product line. The $40.00 voucher for another Dorel product will do me no good at all – I won’t buy another one.
Jackie
I agree. $40.00 does not replace my pack n’ play. I only bought this one because it had the bassinet with it. Now I will have to spend another 150 dollars to buy a new one. If I wanted a straight play pen I could have bought one for a lot less money. I will never buy there products again unless they replace my pack n’ play or refund the amount I paid so I am able to buy a new one. They win twice here, not only did they get my 150 to start they will earn an extra 50-100 with their “gift” certificate.
McCru
$40.00! Right!!!! We ordered and received this item as a gift for our grandchild to be 2 days before the recall and paid $174.09. Most people purchase this item to use the soothe and sway feature for newborns. This is not acceptable in the least sense. We would never use it even if the recall is voluntary. Dore can do better than this and show some responsibility to the 76600 people who believed in their product enough to buy it! Do what’s right and refund people’s money.
Brady
I now see how much Dorel cares about childrens safety, $40.00 is an insult to hard working familys who have bought their products. Especially when given as a voucher to purchase another one of their defective items. (Ya Right) Where I come from you don’t turn a mistake you made into more Profit for yourself. (Greed) I remember The Tylenol scare in the 80’s when the CEO made the discision to remove ALL their product from store shelves because of a contamination threat. It probably was not the most cost effective thing to do, but WOW here we are 20 years later and they are still in business. I wonder if Dorel will be in business 20 years from now? This is the second item I have purchased from this company and had problems with both. (What next, lead paint) I will never buy another Eddie Bauer or Dorel product again and I will openly discourage anyone I know not to as well. I hope Dorel reconsiders their position on this recall. Disatisfied Customer
Julie
40.00!!!! What do you suggest I purchace with that?! I want what I paid for it, not what it’s worth!
Sheena
40.00????? Are you kidding me? That does not begin to replace another pack n’ play and you can’t use it with another baby if you are going to have one. I cannot believe that they are able to get away with this. It is meant to be used with an infant & 40.00 is not going to help out at all!!! Thanks a lot Dorel!!!!!
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