Gimars Playpens Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulations for Play Yards; Imported by Shenzhen Jingdu Technology and Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

What's being recalled

This recall involves Gimars Playpens with model numbers GWL-01, GWL-02, GWL-03, GWL-04, GWL-05 and GWL-06. The playpens are labeled with the product name "Gimars Playpen with mat" on a label attached to the top rail. "Gimars" is also printed in white on one side of the top rail. The playpens are dark gray, black and light gray fabric with white mesh sides. The mattress is reversible with printed road and animal designs. The playpens come with a basketball hoop that attaches to the top rail and multicolored balls.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled playpens violate the federal safety regulations for play yards. The included basketball hoop accessory can be a head entrapment hazard and children can become entrapped beneath the mattress, posing a suffocation hazard.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using and keep children away from the recalled playpens. Consumers should disassemble the playpen and cut the fabric floor, mattress pad and basketball hoop accessory each into two pieces. Then, consumers should upload photos of the cut product using the online submission form or email the photos to [email protected] to obtain a full refund. Shenzhen Jingdu Technology and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

How to contact the company

Shenzhen Jingdu Technology by email at [email protected], or online at https://gimarsrecall.com/ or https://gimarsbaby.com and click "Safety Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice