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30 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 25, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 30reports to CPSC
  • Oct 25, 2025the latest report was made
  • May 11, 2011the earliest
  • 26with the company’s comments
Brand
Graco
Maker
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
PlaypensCPSC’s product type: Playpens (code 1513), in Baby: Nursery Equipment & Supplies
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“Graco Pack N Play”, “Graco Childrens inc” and “Graco Rittenhouse”

By month

2 reports from November 2024 to October 2025; the most in October 2025, 1. 28 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
October 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20234
November 20221
October 20221
May 20211
April 20211
December 20201
January 20171
September 20161
September 20151
June 20151
April 20151
June 20141
September 20131
March 20131
November 20121
June 20121
April 20121
March 20121
January 20121
September 20111
August 20111
July 20111
May 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Death 3
  • Emergency room 2 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 6 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 6 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 25, 2025, sent to the company Nov 6, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack ‘n Play Simple Solutions Playard with Changing Mat, Cam. 28.25 x 39.5 x 29 inches

    I received the Graco Simple Solutions Pack & Play with Changer as a gift for my baby. The changing table portion of the product is totally tilted and is not safe for babies. My baby is small (6th weight percentile) and can’t roll over yet, but she’s almost fallen off the table several times during a diaper change even though I am standing there. I’m worried about what will happen when she gets bigger, even within the weight limits of what Graco says is acceptable for this product. I emailed Graco to let them know the table tilts but they told me that’s normal and safe. I noticed that many other Graco Pack & Play items come with clip on “feet” to secure the changer properly to the playpen but they said this one doesn’t need it. I’ve had childcare professionals (nannies, doulas, lactation consultants) at my house who have ALL commented that the changer is dangerous due to the tilt.

    Model
    2184951
    UPC
    047406185993
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    May 15, 2025
    Where
    Chicago, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Mar 28, 2025, sent to the company Apr 8, 2025, published by CPSC Apr 22, 2025

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack n Play portable play yard, bassinet style with changing table I have an email thread from Graco that includes pictures of the problem and outlines details of purchase. They replaced the product once, but the same problem has happened again.

    Ongoing issue with Graco pack and play: mattress will not lay flat, creating a significant ridge and gap between the mattress and playyard.

    Model
    Model Name: SMPL SOL PNP Number:2013860
    Bought from
    Target
    Where
    Bountiful, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. First aid

    Made Sep 4, 2024, sent to the company Sep 24, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 8, 2024

    The product, in the report: Play yard

    The consumer’s 2months old son was on the mesh portion of the play yard, where babies are intended to be and he began kicking the mesh portion, when he sustained lacerations to high right pinky toe. The baby was on the mesh portion for less than 5 minutes, when he began crying. The consumer found that as the baby was kicking his feet, his right pinky toe hit that mesh potion repeatedly and caused the injury. She will treat her son at home, and he does not need to see a doctor.

    The consumer used the play yard for her daughter the past year and there was no injury. However, she never used that portion of the play yard with her daughter.

    She’s concerned that other moms may experience the same exact type of incident.

    Model
    Pack ‘N Play Close 2 Baby Bassinet Playard 2140068
    Bought from
    unknown
    Bought
    Aug 15, 2024
    Where
    New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco Pack N Play, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  4. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 21, 2023, sent to the company Jul 31, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2023

    The product, in the report: Graco pack n play dome lx Redmond is color

    Pack n play mattress fabric is lifting from mattress

    Model
    2136799 travel dome lx
    Serial number
    00469
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Feb 14, 2023
    Where
    Chehalis, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  5. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 20, 2023, sent to the company Jul 24, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2023

    The product, in the report: Graco pack n play portable on the go playard

    My Graco pack n play for my 7-month-old has a “bubble” that won’t go away and makes the surface uneven.

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Mar 5, 2023
    Where
    San Diego, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  6. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 17, 2023, sent to the company Aug 2, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 23, 2023

    The product, in the report: Graco pack and play quick connect portable seat deluxe playard

    I had originally purchased a Graco pack and play quick connect with portable seat in 2021 for my son. When he outgrew it we collasped the pack and play per instructions and stored it in our home. In May 2023 I set up the pack and play in anticipation of our daughter. I noticed a big bubble across the width of the mattress. I tried adjusting the mattress and setting heavy books on top to reduce the bubble but nothing has worked. This is no longer a safe space for my baby. No injuries have occurred.

    Model
    QC PRT SEAT D 2121471
    Bought from
    Walmart.com
    Bought
    Jan 19, 2021
    Where
    ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  7. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 10, 2023, sent to the company Jul 18, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 1, 2023

    The product, in the report: Pack ‘n Play® On the Go™ Playard Pack ‘n Play® On the Go™ Playard Color: Kaden SKU: SAP_2164119

    Received Graco pack and play with defective bubbling mattress that was progressively getting worse. Contacted Graco customer care to assist with the issue, I was told to send the pack and play back because the mattress was out of stock so it could not be replaced. This pack and play is the only safe place that we currently have for our baby to sleep, and the agent I spoke with was made aware of this. They again told me the play has to be dropped off at [REDACTED] and I need to provide a tracking number to the agent via email in order for the replacement pack n play to be sent out. I responded and advised I have nowhere else for our child to sleep safely, and I was met with the same response - one will not be sent to me until I provide a tracking number. I reiterated we have no other safe sleep space currently. Several days later I reached out to customer service again and was told that we need to discontinue use of the pack and play immediately as it’s not safe. I WAS NOT TOLD THIS FOR SIX DAYS EVEN THOUGH THEY REPEATEDLY RESPONDED TO ME. That should’ve been the FIRST thing that I was told by them - our baby was still sleeping in this pack and play! Luckily we have the means that we were able to go and purchase a pack and play made by a different manufacturer. Had we not had the funds to do this, where would our child have slept? And why were we not told at first contact to stop using the pack and play? This is a huge problem. Graco handled this horribly and a child could have been injured because they’re what, greedy over an item that costs them $20 to make? It shouldn’t have been defective to begin with.

    As an aside I went and read through Amazon reviews and the mattress bubbling is a known issue yet they continue to sell the play yards with this same mattress. Ridiculous.

    Model
    Pack n play On the go play yard 2164119
    Serial number
    02245
    Bought from
    Gracobaby.com
    Bought
    May 26, 2023
    Where
    United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  8. First aid

    Made Nov 28, 2022, sent to the company Nov 30, 2022, published by CPSC Dec 14, 2022

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack N Play Portable Playard in “Marty” colorway [REDACTED] Product Width: 28.25 in Product Height: 49 in Product Depth: 39.5 in Product Weight: 18.7 lb

    We purchased a Graco Pack N Play Playard to use as a temporary crib prior to taking a family vacation. The first time we used the thing was the first night at our rental home and we were horrified the next morning to find that our 5 and half month old baby had red abrasions to both of his cheeks. We felt the bottom sides of the Playard and found the stitching and the mesh side panels to be coarse, hard, and right at face level. Having no other options, we continued to use the playard as a crib but slathered our son with ointment every night. Over the course of just five days his cheeks were rubbed red and raw by this cheese grater of a crib and they’re still red almost two weeks later.

    It’s unfathomable that not only is this product still available, but that it’s also the standard option that almost every new parent goes for - it’s got the market cornered somehow despite being dangerous and negligently designed.

    Model
    2051441
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 10, 2022, about then
    Where
    Thousand Palms, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  9. Death

    Made Oct 19, 2022, sent to the company Oct 28, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 14, 2022

    The product, in the report: Graco Napper Elite

    A four month-old infant was found unresponsive after sleeping in a pack and play with a bib found tightly fastened around his neck.

    Model
    1812883
    Where
    Williamsburg, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
  10. First aid

    Made May 22, 2021, sent to the company May 25, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 9, 2021

    The product, in the report: BrandGraco ColorCarnival MaterialMetal, Plastic, Fabric, Polyester Item Weight9.12 Kilograms Item Dimensions LxWxH40 x 28.5 x 29 inches

    My 10 month old baby cut her nose open on the webbing of her graco brand pack n play Carnival

    Model
    Graco pack and play carnival
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Dec 9, 2020, about then
    Where
    Kiamesha Lake, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  11. Death

    Made Apr 14, 2021, sent to the company Apr 27, 2021, published by CPSC May 11, 2021

    The product, in the report: This is a Graco brand seat/sleeper that appears to be provided with the Graco Pack n Play. It is made to snap into the top of a Graco Pack n Play. The product is beige with a grey retractable hood and is roughly 11.46 in length (this was taken from the width of the pack n play). The width is unknown and not provided with the overall product information for the pack n play.

    Infant was last placed to sleep by mother around 8:30am on her back in a Graco sleeper on top of adult bed (model that inserts in top of pack-n-play). Mother next woke up around 11:30am and noticed that infant was unresponsive. 911 was called, and medics transported infant to nearby ER where she was pronounced.

    Model
    Graco Pack ‘n Play Newborn Seat Oasis #2000719
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Where
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
  12. No one hurt

    Made Dec 17, 2020, sent to the company Jan 13, 2021, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2021

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack ‘n Play Snuggle Seat Playard, Mullaly UPC/SKU: B07D7F937R 11/07/2018 - [REDACTED] - Graco Pack ‘n Play Snuggle Seat Playard, Mullaly

    Baby net holding the sleeping bed broke while baby was asleep!

    Model
    Pack n play
    Where
    Lincoln, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 15, 2017, sent to the company Jan 26, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 9, 2017

    The product, in the report: Pack and play Graco color gris con bordado de flores trae un pequeno mattre que pertenece al mismo Lo utilizamos desde el primer dia que nacio mi bebe y hasta el dia del accidente lo quite, no es un producto seguro y creo que merezco una respuesta.

    El pack play u encierro marca Graco no es seguro deje a mi hija y en 10 segundos y su diente se movio con el borde del encierro se salio del lugar el diente del frente sangro mucho estabamos al lado de ella y no pudimos hacer nada al respecto ella es una bebe que apenas echo sus dientes y ahora tiene su boca deforme esto no esta bien y lo peor es que tengo 2 PRODUCTOS similares arreglar el diente a mi hija es muy costoso y ahora no se que va a pasar quiero denunciar esto porque tambien el producto es costoso y ahora tuve que dejar de usarlo algo por lo que pague en Walmart English The pack n play brand Graco is not safe to leave my daughter and in 10 seconds and her tooth moved with the edge of the closure, left the place the front tooth bleeding a lot we were next to her and we could not do anything about it She is a girl who barely make her teeth and now has her mouth deformed this is not right and the worst is that I have 2 similar PRODUCTS fix the tooth to my daughter is very expensive and now I do not know what will happen I want to report this because Also the product is expensive and now I had to stop using something for what I pay at Walmart

    Model
    RV NO CHG NPN
    Serial number
    1971841
    Bought from
    WALMART usa, Virginia
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Chesterfield, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco Childrens inc, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  14. Hurt, care not known

    Made Sep 26, 2016, sent to the company Oct 28, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 14, 2016

    The product, in the report: Pack & Play side railings

    The consumer is reporting her pack & play that she received as a baby shower present in October 2015.

    Sometime during the week of September 4 - 10, 2016 the caller’s 10 month old son was jumping in his play yard and his mouth hit the side where four poles come together and it chipped his left front tooth.

    She is reporting this incident and stating that there needs to be better padding on these play yards for the babies protection.

    There were no injuries needing physician assistance.

    She has not contacted the manufacturer but does intend to contact them.

    Model
    1855962
    Serial number
    none found
    Bought from
    Gift at Baby Shower
    Bought
    Sep 6, 2015, about then
    Where
    Harvey, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  15. First aid

    Made Sep 11, 2015, sent to the company Sep 21, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 5, 2015

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack’ Play Model 1813443

    Graco Children’s Products Pack’ N Play Model 1813443 Manufacture date 05/23/2012

    6 month old child placed on back in crib for nap mid-afternoon Child was bare footed (summertime) Child woke up, rolled on stomach, kicked both feet and rubbed feet on side mesh. Mesh acted like a “cheese grater” and scrapped skin off both little toes leaving toes bloody and mesh side and crib sheet smeared in blood.

    Upon discovery we removed baby, treated injury and cleaned blood off mesh and bottom of Pack’ N Play

    Reported incident to Graco on 9/11/15

    Model
    1813443
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Rockford, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  16. No one hurt

    Made Jun 17, 2015, sent to the company Jul 20, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 10, 2015

    The product, in the report: Graco pack n play with nuzzle nest sway seat

    I received my Graco Pack n play from my baby registry. My husband and I followed the directions putting it together. Everything is fine aside from the changing area. Babies will roll to one side. This is a huge safety concern! We called Graco to report this, they sent us out new parts and the same problem occurred. I looked online to see if we were doing something wrong, and found that we are one of many having this same issue. Even in the directions where it shows how to put this part together, the problem is evident. the clasps that are supposed to hold the changer up and stable are way too close to the one side that is already holding up the changer. I’m not sure how this was overlooked, but this is a huge problem and major safety concern.

    Bought from
    babies r us
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Independence, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. Emergency room

    Made Apr 27, 2015, sent to the company May 5, 2015, published by CPSC May 26, 2015

    The product, in the report: Graco pack n play

    My 10 month old son was in his Graco pack ‘n play and fell face first into the netting. He caught himself with his tooth on the netting. The netting sliced his gum all the way up and we had to go to the emergency room and now have to get him seen by a pediatric dentist.

    Bought from
    Walmart, Florida
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  18. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 27, 2014, sent to the company Jul 31, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2014

    The product, in the report: Play Yard

    Caller stated that her 9 month old child was rubbing her face against the netting on the play yard which caused her to receive lacerations on her nose. She was placed in the play yard for only 5 mins when the incident occurred. She took her to her pediatrician for examination, she was not given any medical treatment. She was advised not to touch the child’s nose to prevent an infection.

    6/24/13 The manufacturer was contacted through email but no one responded. (6/27/14) The manufacturer informed her that she should return the product for a refund. She requested to speak to a Supervisor who advised that the person she spoke was in charge of that department. Caller feels that the manufacturer should change the design of the netting that caused this incident. She is concerned that the company is not willing to prevent harm to children.

    Caller feels that this product is a safety hazard for babies.

    Model
    1809571
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Target, California
    Bought
    Dec 14, 2013, about then
    Where
    South San Francisco, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco Pack N Play, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  19. Not said

    Made Sep 12, 2013, sent to the company Sep 19, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 21, 2013

    The product, in the report: Pack N Play with bassinet and newborn napper

    The other day I found a small piece of nylon webbing (approximately 1/2” x 2”) in the bassinet portion of my Graco Pack N Play. It was not sewn into the product properly, if at all. There are supposed to be a total of 4 of them sewn in the bassinet portion of the Pack N Play to attach the “Newborn Napper” to. In mine there are now only 3 sewn in. It concerns me because this small of a piece is a choking hazard and I am hoping this is an isolated incident. I am disappointed in this product, as I felt it was a safe place for my baby to play. I purchased this product new on January 26, 2013 from Babies R Us. I have my receipt, registered my product with Graco and I have also contacted Graco regarding my concern.

    Model
    Pack N Play
    Serial number
    1840680
    Bought from
    Babies R Us
    Bought
    Jan 26, 2013
    Where
    Kent, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  20. No one hurt

    Made Mar 6, 2013, sent to the company Mar 15, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 29, 2013

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack ‘N Play with Cuddle Cove rocking seat The model number for the Graco Pack ‘n Play with Cuddle Cove Rocking Seat is #1780633.

    I was using the Graco Pack ‘n Play with Cuddle Cove rocking seat as the instructions and guidelines suggest. I was letting my 6 week old nap in the rocking chair attachment on the play yard. When I went to check on her, I found her still strapped in, but her head turned and face flush against the head support padding. She was not able to breathe. Thankfully she was not injured, but if I would not have checked on her when I did, she would have suffocated.

    Model
    Pack ‘N Play with Cuddle Cove rocking seat 1780633
    Bought from
    Babies R Us
    Where
    Cape Coral, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. Death

    Made Nov 8, 2012, sent to the company Nov 30, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2012

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack-N-Play, brown in color

    My daughter, [REDACTED], was put into the pack-n-play for a nap. She stood up and put her arms over the sides of the pack-n-play and fell asleep. Since her arms were still over the sides of the pack-n-play she could not fall backward and instead laid across her neck and caused mechanical asphyxiation

    Serial number
    CSE-5
    Bought from
    Wal-Mart, Texas
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2008, about then
    Where
    Texarkana, Arkansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
  22. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2012, sent to the company Jun 28, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 13, 2012

    The product, in the report: Graco Playard model # 9B08CAT

    I have a Graco Playard model # 9B08CAT manufactured in 2/2010 and in use since 1/2011 (~16 months). When using the bassinet portion of the playard for my 4 month old son, he began crying like he was hurt. A different cry than usual. I went into the bedroom to check on him and pick him up and he was stuck. I couldn’t physically pick him up. I then realized his head was stuck under the oval wall part of the bassinet and the 4 panel mattress has bunched up (the 4 panels overlapped each by about 1/2 inch - 1 inch) to create a space at the end of the mattress. He was stuck face down into the nylon bottom of the bassinet with the mattress pinning his head against the wall and the oval wall part above his head pinning it down into the nylon floor beside (not on top of) the mattress. I pulled the mattress further away from the wall and was able to maneuver his head out to free him. I am an emergency physician and saw that he was unhurt but also see the potential for this to fatally injure an infant. I wanted to report this so that if there other similar reports, a safety recall could be issued to prevent future injuries. I believe the problem is that the fabric of the mattress has stretched a bit over the 16 months of usage and now allows the 4 boards inside the mattress to overlap a bit which creates space at the edges of the bassinet. Because the bassinet has walls that shape the space into an oval, the oval wall can trap a baby’s head. My mattress also with 16 months of use has bowed a bit also shortening the panels. I have only used my playard in line with Graco’s recommendations.

    Model
    9B08CAT
    Bought from
    Babies R Us
    Bought
    Apr 14, 2010
    Where
    Cary, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Apr 25, 2012, sent to the company May 31, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: Pack N Play / play yard

    The consumer stated that his 19 month old son place his hands on the side of the Pack N Play and started leaning backwards. The consumer stated that his son was in the Pack N Play and woke up after his 1 hour nap. The consumer stated that he noticed that his son pull plastic of the area where the hinges are located. The consumer stated that because his son pulled the plastic off, it created a sharp edge on that area. The consumer was concerned that his son could get cut and he covered the edges of the Pack N Play with tape, to hold the plastic together.

    The consumer’s son was not injured. The consumer continues to us the Pack N Play.

    He contacted the manufacturer and was not able to get a representative on the line to assist him.

    The consumer feels that this is a laceration hazard that needs to be investigates.

    Model
    Pack N Play / PA24833(RC)
    Bought from
    Iron by size, Missouri
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    Desoto, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Mar 18, 2012, sent to the company Mar 26, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2012

    The product, in the report: Graco silhouette pack n play in Crawford print

    I’ve been using a Graco silhouette pack n play in their Crawford print for about a year now. Once my baby was big enough to put him in the bottom portion of the playpen I started having problems. The mattress does not lay properly in the bottom of the playpen and that causes the quilted mattress cover to bunch in the middle. (It seems like that’s an area where the mattress folds for storage.) The bulge in the middle of the mattress is pretty big and could become a suffocation hazard.

    I have contacted Graco in November 2011 and they sent me a temporary mattress (mine was on back order) and the temporary mattress did the same thing. I also just received the final replacement last week and it bunches as well.

    Model
    1770583
    Serial number
    20100515
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Kenosha, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. Emergency room

    Made Jan 15, 2012, sent to the company Jan 24, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Graco Playard - A portable play area that is surrounded with netting for safe play or sleep.

    My child was seriously hurt while using a Graco Playard. Her front tooth was ripped out of her mouth, when she had a fall in the playard, and her tooth was stuck in a mechanism that releases the sides of the playard. The mechanism acted as a hook that my daughters tooth got stuck on. I was advised at the hospital that this type of injury could of also broken her jaw, and they are unsure as to what damage there may be to her permanent tooth. My daughter continually suffers from pain from this injury.

    Model
    1757851
    Where
    East Moriches, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  26. No one hurt

    Made Sep 13, 2011, sent to the company Sep 20, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2011

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack’N Play Playard Model Name: Pack’N Play Model #: 1761363 Date of Manufacture: 01/27/2011

    My son’s Graco Pack n’ Play caught on fire on September 12, 2011. Thankfully he was NOT in it and no one was hurt! A light bulb in the room blew and it appears that the shattered glass was hot enough to cause ignition and or maybe it sparked. I contacted Graco and they informed me the following: “The foam in the mattress of all pack n’ plays are fire retardant and meet the Federal Flammability Standards”. Then I asked about the Graco Playard Sheets, which we use to protect the mattress on the Pack’N Play, and Graco informed me that these sheet are NOT fire retardant. It is my believe that the the Graco Playard Sheets are flammable. There is a bed with sheets on it in the same room, next to the Pack’N Play, under the light bulb that blew, and it did not catch on fire. The only thing in the room that caught on fire was the Pack’N Play. Thankfully my son was not in it at the time the incident occurred. The Graco Playard Sheets need to be inspected to prevent future recurrence and or a tragedy.

    Model
    Pack’N Play Playard 1761363
    Bought from
    Ideal Baby
    Bought
    May 19, 2011, about then
    Where
    Miami, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  27. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 15, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: Graco Rittenhouse Pack and Play

    While using the changing station portion of the Graco Rittenhouse Pack and Play, my infant son’s finger got trapped in the compartment that the baby wipes are contained. This happened while I opened the lid to refill the wipes, my son’s finger wandered into the hinged area and got severely hurt when I closed it. This area should either be located in a different part (not accessible by the infants) or should have a mechanism to cover the door hinge so that this cannot happen.

    Model
    Rittenhouse
    Bought from
    JC Penney
    Bought
    Feb 2, 2010, about then
    Where
    Milford, New Hampshire: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Parent
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco Rittenhouse, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  28. No one hurt

    Made Jul 26, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 16, 2011

    The product, in the report: Graco Olivia Play yard with bassinet and elevated changing table

    The mattress pad in the play yard caves in allowing the baby to roll on their faces. My daughter has rolled onto her face many times due to this problem.

    Model
    Olivia
    Bought from
    Burlington Baby Depot
    Bought
    Feb 2, 2011
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. First aid

    Made May 19, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Graco play yard 1756464, manufactured 12/24/2009

    We purchased a Graco play yard (model 1756464, manufactured 12/24/2009) a few months ago from Burlington Coat Factory. Once our baby was born on 4/7/11, we began using the changing table portion. There is a triangular cutout at each end of the plastic in the changing table. This area is dangerous - our son has caught and scraped hos toes in it. New designs in the store do not have this cutout. We have emailed Graco asking if this part been redesigned. While it appears that the worst that can happen is scraping of the toes/feet, it still shouldn’t be designed so that a child can be injured.

    Model
    Graco play yard 175646
    Serial number
    manufactured 12/24/2009
    Bought from
    Burlington Coat Factory, New York
    Bought
    Dec 27, 2010, about then
    Where
    Binghamton, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  30. First aid

    Made May 11, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2011

    The product, in the report: Graco Pack ‘n Play - pink and gray plaid

    My daughter was in a Graco Pack ‘n Play that was empty and not positioned next to anything. She cannot climb yet, as she is only 9 mos old. She leaned over the rail and fell out, head first. She landed on the floor, and sustained bruising to her temple, along with the breath being knocked out of her. I don’t feel that the rails are high enough to safely contain children, and should be looked into as a falling hazard.

    Where
    Wahiawa, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Graco, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

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Sources

Sources
  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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