Dorel Asia cribs
CPSC Recall #10-114 — January 18, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-114 |
| Recall Date | January 18, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 635,000 |
| Manufactured In | China and Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| K-Mart |
| Sears and Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for between $120 and $700. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.