Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware
CPSC Recall #11-048 - November 21, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 11-048 |
| Recall Date | November 21, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 90,000 |
| Manufacturer | Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., of Bassett, Va. |
| Manufactured In | China, Croatia, Slovenia, Taiwan and Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Children's product stores |
| and other retailers nationwide and on-line from January 2000 through August 2010 for between about $200 and $500. |
Product
Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware
Description
The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have a drop side with external plastic hardware. The cribs were sold in a variety of finishes. A label is attached to the footboard or headboard with the names "Bassettbaby" or "Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc." as well as the model number, production date and other information. On some older models the manufacturer's name appears on a separate label.Note: This recall does not include non drop-side cribs.Style NumberProduct Description5091-0604Mission Single5591-0604Mission Single5991-0604Mission Single5891-0604Mission Single5092-0604Mission Bay Single5592-0604Mission Bay Single5892-0604Mission Bay Single5992-0604Mission Bay Single5093-0604Cape Cod Single5093-0621Cape Cod 4 N 15593-0604Cape Cod Single5593-0621Cape Cod 4 N 15893-0604Cape Cod Single5893-0621Cape Cod 4 N 15993-0604Cape Cod Single5993-0621Cape Cod 4 N 15693-0621Cape Cod 4 N 15765-0504Woodlands Single5919-0620Bel-Aire 3 N 15100-0522Terrace Park 3 N 15026-0620Parson Ridge 4 N 15026-0504Parson Ridge Single5062-0504Shenandoah Single5062-0620Shenandoah 4 N 15862-0620Shenandoah 4 N 15089-0504Chimney Corners Single5446-0504Hidden Hills Single5935-0521New Haven 3 N 15936-0521New Haven 3 N 15405-0620Richmond Park 3 N 15960-0604Cottage Single5960-0604QCottage Single5665-0621Timber Creek 4 N 15665-0621FTimber Creek 4 N 15665-0621STimber Creek 4 N 15666-0621Timber Creek 4 N 15666-0621STimber Creek 4 N 15760-0604Mission Single5860-0604Cottage Single5860-0620Cottage 3 N 15104-0514Lake Wood Single5401-0504Lake Wood Single5871-0621Winsor 4 N 15871-0621WWinsor 4 N 15714-0504English Manor Single
Hazard
The cribs' drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm and CPSC are aware of 18 reported incidents in which drop-sides malfunctioned or detached from the crib. No injuries were reported. In one of the incidents a child became entrapped between the mattress and the drop-side. In three of the incidents children fell out of the cribs. The firm also has received 154 reports of drop-side hardware breaking during shipment, assembly or use.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) 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.