Parents urged to check cots after nationwide recall
Posted by editor (editor) on Apr 07 2009
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The Office of Fair Trading is warning parents to check their children's cots following a nationwide recall.

Minister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor said a national investigation into Kensington Cots had sparked the voluntary recall by the supplier.

"The investigation followed a complaint from a Queensland mother whose child had fallen from a cot when the filler bars on the drop-side became loose and gave way," Mr Lawlor said.

"The baby fell out of the gap created in the side of the cot but thankfully the child was not injured.

"Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously—the safety of children's products is of paramount importance to the Office of Fair Trading."

Mr Lawlor said Kensington cots were sold exclusively through Kmart stores between March 2007 and December 2008.

"When the Office of Fair Trading alerted Kmart to the problem cots were immediately withdrawn from sale," he said.

"The supplier, IGC Dorell Pty Ltd, has commenced a voluntary recall and agreed to replace the drop-side of the affected cots.

"Anyone who has purchased the Kensington cot should call 1300 809 526 (toll free) between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm (EST) to arrange a replacement drop-side."

Mr Lawlor encouraged other consumers to come forward and report incidents of injury resulting from product failure.

"Queensland parents and caregivers should report incidents directly to the Office of Fair Trading's Product Safety Unit on 07 3008 5983 or 13 13 04 outside Brisbane.

For more information or to report an unsafe product visit www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au or phone the Office of Fair Trading on 13 13 04.

Last changed: Oct 06 2009 at 2:04 PM