Dorel Asia cribs
CPSC Recall #10-114 — January 18, 2010
Product
Dorel Asia cribs
Description
The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall:Model NumberFront RailDescriptionWM1633Drop side3-1 Sleigh Crib - CherryWM1633-0Drop side3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors)WM1676BCFixed4-1 Bethany James Crib - WalnutWM1676BCR-DCFixed2-1 Crib - WalnutWM2163Fixed4-1 Crib - Manhattan WalnutWM2163DCFixed4-1 Crib - Manhattan WalnutWM1633-0-DCFixed3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors)WM2614Drop side2-1 Dandridge Crib (drop side only)GP004B3EGRDrop side3-1 Convertible - EspressoGP004B3WGRDrop side3-1 Convertible - WhiteGP006BCEGRDrop sideSingle - EspressoGP006BCWGRDrop sideSingle - WhiteDA1615B3Drop side3-1 Convertible Crib - NaturalDAKM5132Drop side3-1 Convertible Crib - WhiteDASE5005Drop sideCottage Hill Single Crib - WhiteDASE5009Drop sideVintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib - CherryDA0504KMC-1NDrop side3-1 Heritage Crib - NaturalDA0504KMC-1WDrop side3-1 Heritage Crib - WhiteDA1614B3Drop side3-1 Lexington Crib - CherryDAKM5152Drop sideSingle Jenny Lind Crib - WalnutDASE5015Drop side3-1 Convertible - ToffeeImportant 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, especially with duct tape, wire or rope.
Hazard
The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and Dorel Asia SRL received a report of the death of 6-month old child from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who became entrapped and strangled in a crib after the drop side hardware broke. The crib continued to be used after the parents tried to repair the drop side themselves. CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 31 drop side incidents. In six of those incidents, children were entrapped between the drop side and crib mattress. Three children suffered from bruises as a result of the entrapment. In addition, CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 36 incidents of slat breakage, including seven reports of bruises and scratches to children and two reports of entrapment that resulted in no injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, find an alternative safe sleeping environment for your child, and contact Dorel Asia to receive a free replacement kit. Consumers should log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order the free replacement kit to prevent child entrapment in these cribs. The repair kits will be provided to owners within the next several weeks.
Units Affected
About 635,000
Sold At
K-Mart, Sears and Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for between $120 and $700.
Manufactured In
China and Vietnam
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.