"Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs

CPSC Recall #07-300 — September 3, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-300
Recall DateSeptember 3, 2007
Remedy TypeDispose, No Remedy Available
Units AffectedAbout 400
ImporterNettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured InPoland

Where It Was Sold

Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1
350.

Product

"Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 400 "Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs. The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.Name of Product: "Moderne" and "Loft" CribsUnits: About 400Importer/Distributor: NettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: NettoCollection has received three reports of the side rail spindles separating from the top rail. No injuries have been reported.Description: The crib side rails are made of wood and sold with a brown finish. Only cribs with model numbers NC-137 and NC-140 and date codes 9/03 and 02/04 are included in the recall. The model numbers, date codes and "Made in Poland" are printed on a label on the crib end panels.Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1,350.Manufactured in: PolandRemedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately. The firm is out of business; replacement parts are no longer available.Consumer Contact: A consumer contact is no longer available.

Hazard

The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

NettoCollection has received three reports of the side rail spindles separating from the top rail. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.