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Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Note: Firm is no longer in business. There is no remedy. Destroy and discard these cribs.

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Recall Date:
June 24, 2010

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2010
Release #10-272
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 614-0557

 

 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Child Craft brand drop-side cribs

Manufacturer: Child Craft Industries, Inc. (Child Craft ceased operations in July of 2009 and sold the "Child Craft" name to Foundations Worldwide Inc., of Medina, Ohio) Foundations Worldwide, Inc. neither manufactured nor sold any of the cribs included in this recall.

Units: Unknown

Hazard: The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop-side to detach from the crib or fall to the dropped position. When the drop side detaches, even partially, it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Drop side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age related wear and tear. Additionally, when drop-side hardware fails and/or disengages, an infant or toddler can be injured by falling out of the crib.

Incidents: CPSC has received seven reports of the drop side failing. In one of those reports, the child became entrapped in the gap created by the drop-side failure. In another incident, a child fell out of the crib and suffered bruises to his head when the drop side disengaged.

Description: This recall involves drop-side Child Craft brand cribs using the style of drop-side hardware shown below. "Child Craft" appears on a label on the crib's frame and identifies the place of manufacture as Salem, Indiana or New Salisbury, Indiana.

Drop-Side Crib NameModel Numbers
ALL CHILD CRAFT DROP-SIDE CRIBS
WITH THE HARDWARE SHOWN BELOW
MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2000 and 2009
F10151
F10171
F10181
F10281
F13311
F13761
F16001
F16011
F16131
F16661
F17001
F17701
F17731
F17801
F17811
F20161
F20181
F20191
F21041
F21081
F21091
F26131
F27301
F27771
F31061
F31701
F32901
F33301
F33601
F33801
F33901
F34101
F35101

 

Sold at: Babies R Us, Sears, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, and various specialty stores nationwide between January 2000 and July 2009.

Remedy: Child Craft ceased operations in July 2009 and a remedy is no longer available. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Destroy and discard these cribs.  Do not attempt to fix these cribs. 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Foundations Worldwide toll-free at (866) 614-0557 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.cribsafetyinfo.com

Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.

Visit CPSC's Crib Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.

Picture of recalled cribPicture of recalled crib

Picture of recalled crib with baby trapped

Picture of 'child craft' label for recalled crib

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