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Originally issued November 21, 1996; Last Revised May 10, 2004
(301) 504-7908
Release # 97-026
CPSC, Century Announce Recall to Repair Model 10-710 and 10-810
Playards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Century Products Company of Macedonia,
Ohio, is voluntarily providing a free repair kit for about
212,000 Century Fold-N-Go Model 10-710 and 10-810 Travel Playards
(also known as playpens). The top rails on these playards may
collapse unexpectedly, trapping a child at the neck in the "V"
formed by the collapsed top rail.
An 18-month-old boy died recently in Centreville, Va., when
a Century playard collapsed. The Fairfax County, Va., Police
Department provided information to CPSC regarding the death.
Century is offering a free repair kit, consisting of new
Posi-Locks top rails to prevent the rails from collapsing when a
child is in the playard. This kit can be installed in
the home using a Phillips head screwdriver.
The Century Model 10-710, measuring 26 inches by 38 inches,
was sold in Toys R Us stores beginning in June 1994 for about
$50. The Model 10-810, measuring 28 inches by 41 inches, was sold
nationwide beginning in February 1993 in juvenile products and
discount stores for about $80. Both models fold compactly and fit
into an accompanying nylon case for storing and carrying. The
model number is located on a label on the floor or on one of the
support tubes under the floor. All Century Fold-N-Go Models
10-710 and 10-810 are part of this recall. Other Century
Fold-N-Go models have different top rails and are not being
recalled.
Consumers with either a Century Model 10-710 or Model 10-810
Fold-N-Go Playard should stop using the product immediately and
call Graco, which now owns the "Century" brand name, at
800-345-4109 for a free repair kit and
installation instructions. Consumers should not
use the playard until the new top rails are installed.
