Small Wonders full-size baby cribs
CPSC Recall #87-008 - February 10, 1987
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 87-008 |
| Recall Date | February 10, 1987 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
Product
Small Wonders full-size baby cribs
Description
The Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that Small Wonders full-size baby cribs imported from 1981 to 1986 by Baby Furniture Outlet Inc., Marathon, Florida are banned. The cribs, distributed nationwide, failed to meet one or more CPSC safety requirements with respect to dimensions, spacing of crib components, hardware, construction, and assembly instructions or labeling. Not all cribs present the same hazard but hazards, which may be present, include strangulation, head entrapment, pinching, laceration and falling.CPSC is aware of 19 incidents with the cribs, several involving bruises and 2 incidents involving the playpens. In addition, two playpens, "Small Wonders Play Yards Models 286 and 391," also sold nationwide during this same period, may have floors that collapse, or sharp staples that come loose or protrude. The playpen may trap children's arms or legs if the floor collapses and staples may cause laceration or choking hazards.Because of the hazard presented by these cribs and playpens, the Commission urges consumers to immediately discontinue their use.In those cases where the consumer chooses to dispose of the hazardous models of cribs and playpens, they should be disposed of in a manner which assures that they cannot be used in the future. Since Baby Furniture Outlet is currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings and liquidation, the company maintains that it is unable to bear the costs of recalling any cribs or playpens.Any consumers who have purchased a Small Wonders crib or playpen from a Baby Furniture Outlet retail store may call CPSC toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC for advice as to what hazard may be present for a particular crib or playpen model and what corrections, if any, can be made. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.There are at least 10 wooden models of full-size cribs, 5 models of non-full-size cribs and 3 models of metal cribs involved. The full-size metal cribs are Small Wonders "Precious Metals" model numbers 504 and 704. The non-full-size metal crib is Small Wonders "Precious Metals" model number 904. The Small Wonders full-size wood crib styles include - "Colonial" model numbers 2001, 370-O and 3707, "Jenny Lind" model numbers 2002, 2004, 3302 and 4302, "Wicker" model number 2207, "Bentwood" model number 2003 and "Gay Nineties" model number 2005. The Small Wonders non-full-size crib styles include "Jenny Lind" model number 281, "Colonial" model number 282, 'Bentwood" model 283, and model number 284 - and 285 (no style designations). Wooden cribs may be either white or natural finish.
Hazard
The cribs, distributed nationwide, failed to meet one or more CPSC safety requirements with respect to dimensions, spacing of crib components, hardware, construction, and assembly instructions or labeling. Not all cribs present the same hazard but hazards, which may be present, include strangulation, head entrapment, pinching, laceration and falling.
Incidents & Injuries
CPSC is aware of 19 incidents with the cribs, several involving bruises and 2 incidents involving the playpens.
Remedy Instructions
Since Baby Furniture Outlet is currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings and liquidation, the company maintains that it is unable to bear the costs of recalling any cribs or playpens.
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.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
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.