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CPSC recall · Reported April 5, 2011

Arms Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment Suffocation and Fall Hazards

When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become …

Recall #
11187
Affected scope
About 76,000
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Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif. recalled This recall involves a product called a "co-sleeper" by the manufacturer. One side of the… - a moderate-severity action.

Arms Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment Suffocation and Fa… was recalled by Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif. in April 5, 2011. Reason: When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.arms…. Verify recall #11187 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into….

Moderate
severity level
April 5, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11187 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11187) was formally reported on April 5, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 76,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattre… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and download assembly instructions and to make sure that the product is properl… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 76,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves a product called a "co-sleeper" by the manufacturer. One side of the bed-side sleepers is lower than the others to allow positioning near a bed and access to the infant for care and feeding. This recall includes all Arm's Reach Original and Universal styles with manufacture dates between September 1997 and December 2001. The manufacture date and model number can be found on a sticker on one of the product's legs. Model numbers included in the recall begin with: Originals 8108, 8133, 8111, 8112, 8199 Universal 8311

Reason for recall

When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and download assembly instructions and to make sure that the product is properly configured. Consumers should also contact the company by phone or via the company website to receive hard-copy instructions by mail and an assembly/warning label. Consumers who are missing the fabric liner or other components should immediately contact Arm's Reach for an alternative remedy.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11187
Date reported April 5, 2011
Date initiated April 5, 2011
Recalling firm Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.
Affected scope About 76,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and downl…

  • Check the recall number (11187) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a product called a "co-sleeper" by the manufacturer. One side of the bed-side sleepers is lower than the others to allow positioning near a bed and access to the infant for care and feeding. This recall includes all Arm's Reach Original and Universal styles with manufacture dates between September 1997 and December 2001. The manufacture date and model number can be found on a sticker on one of the product's legs. Model numbers included in the recall begin with: Originals 8108, 8133, 8111, 8112, 8199 Universal 8311. Recalled by Arm's Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.. Units affected: About 76,000.
Why was this product recalled?
When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the edge of the mattress and the side of the sleeper, posing risks of suffocation.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed-side sleepers and visit www.armsreach.com/instructions to view and download assembly instructions and to make sure that the product is properly configured. Consumers should also contact the company by phone or via the company website to receive hard-copy instructions by mail and an assembly/warning label. Consumers who are missing the fabric liner or other components should immediately contact Arm's Reach for an alternative remedy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 5, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11187.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11187) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported April 5, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.