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11/15/96

Model 10-710 and 10-810 Century Playards

The top rails on these playards may collapse unexpectedly, trapping a child at the neck in the "V" formed by the collapsed top rail. An 18-month-old boy died recently in Centreville, Va., when a Century playard collapsed. Century is offering a free repair kit, consisting of new Posi- Locks top rails to prevent the rails from collapsing when a child is in the playard. This kit can be installed in the home using a Phillips head screwdriver. The Century Model 10-710, measuring 26 inches by 38 inches, was sold in Toys R Us stores beginning in June 1994 for about $50. The Model 10-810, measuring 28 inches by 41 inches, was sold nationwide beginning in February 1993 in juvenile products and discount stores for about $80. Both models fold compactly and fit into an accompanying nylon case for storing and carrying. The model number is located on a label on the floor or on one of the support tubes under the floor. All Century Fold-N-Go Models 10- 710 and 10-810 are part of this recall. Other Century Fold-N-Go models have different top rails and are not being recalled. Consumers with either a Century Model 10-710 or Model 10-810 Fold-N-Go Playard should stop using the product immediately and call Century at (800) 541-0264 for a free repair kit and installation instructions or write to Century Products Company, 9600 Valley View Road, Macedonia, OH 44056. Consumers should not use the playard until the new top rails are installed.