CPSC recall · Reported February 3, 2005
CPSC, Once Upon a Family Announce Recall of Memory Trunks
The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside, entrapping the child at the neck, which poses a risk of strangulation. Also, the lid can close and self-fasten, entr…
Once Upon a Family, of Irvine, Calif. recalled The yellow and tan Memory Trunk is about 22 inches long by 14 inches wide by 13.5 inches ….
CPSC, Once Upon a Family Announce Recall of Memory Trunks was recalled by Once Upon a Family, of Irvine, Calif. in February 3, 2005. Reason: The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside, entrapping the child at the neck, which poses …. Remedy: Consumers should keep the Memory Trunk out of reach of children and contact the firm to r…. Verify recall #05536 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Once Upon a Family, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside, entrapping the child at the neck, which poses ….
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- February 3, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05536 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The yellow and tan Memory Trunk is about 22 inches long by 14 inches wide by 13.5 inches high and made of fiber board. It is decorated with photos of family activities and various phrases, such as "A Childhood Cherished," "A Place in Time" and "Mementos and Memories." Once Upon A Family intended the trunk for use as a storage box for childhood mementos and does not intend it for use by children.
Reason for recall
The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside, entrapping the child at the neck, which poses a risk of strangulation. Also, the lid can close and self-fasten, entrapping the child inside the trunk, which poses a suffocation hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should keep the Memory Trunk out of reach of children and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a warning sticker and a padlock so that the Memory Trunk can be locked. Consumers can also request a free replacement lid that is not attached by hinges, which eliminates the risks of entrapment and strangulation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05536 |
| Date reported | February 3, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 3, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Once Upon a Family, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should keep the Memory Trunk out of reach of children and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit…
- Check the recall number (05536) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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