Wooden Changing Table with Steps

CPSC Recall #02-526 — March 24, 2002

Recall #02-526 Date: March 24, 2002 Remedy: Repair

Product

Wooden Changing Table with Steps

Description

Childcraft Education Corp. of Lancaster, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 700 wooden changing tables with steps. The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high. The front of the unit has three doors, behind a door are toddler steps that slide out and in when not in use, while the other doors house a storage area with two sliding drawers. The top changing table has a quilted vinyl pad, built-in safety straps, and a wall shelf unit. The recalled changing tables with steps were manufactured prior to December 1, 2000.

Hazard

When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.

Incidents / Injuries

Childcraft Education Corp. has received two reports of children having had their fingers caught inside the hinges. One child required stitches and the other needed surgery.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit.

Units Affected

700

Sold At

Childcraft Education Corp. sold the recalled changing tables with steps to daycare centers and pre-schools from January 1998 to May 2001 for about $700.