Toys"R"Us Offers Discount for Turning in Old, Unsafe Baby Products

Unsafe and recalled children’s products are, unfortunately, a big problem for today’s parents.  WeMakeItSafer research estimates that 214 million potentially dangerous children’s products have been recalled and remain in circulation and could be in use currently.  (See the Children’s Products Recall Report for more recall statistics.)  To offer parents some relief, from now until February 20, Toys”R”Us, Inc. is promoting its “Great Trade-In” event to help replace unsafe baby products with new ones.

Bring used baby products to Babies”R”Us and Toys”R”Us locations nationwide and, in exchange, get 25% savings on the purchase of a new item from select manufacturers.  Toys”R”Us, Inc. spokeswoman Katie Reczek said the company disposes of the used items it receives.  This ensures that products cannot be put back into circulation.  Toys”R”Us consulted with product safety organizations, who gave the company this advice regarding disposal.

Stores are accepting these used items:

• Cribs
• Car seats
• Bassinets
• Strollers
• Travel systems
• Play yards
• High chairs
• Toddler beds

Because all used items are going to be destroyed, Toys”R”Us is not prepared to help you determine if your used item has been recalled. With each recall, however, various remedies are provided.  Use our Product Recall Search to find photos of recalled products and search easily by the brand name of the product you own.  Our recall product page will tell you, for example, whether you should contact the company for a free repair kit or whether you could return it to the store where you bought it.