Backyard Kids Recalls KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Death Reported

What's being recalled

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

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.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

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.

How to contact the company

Contact Backyard Kids toll-free at 800-882-0234 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.kidkraft.com/pages/recall for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice