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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 19, 2010Highest risk
Dorel Asia To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Suffocation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: Call Dorel Asia toll-free at (866) 762-2304 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.dorel-asia.com
The product
The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall: WM1633 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry WM1633-0 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors) WM1676BC Fixed 4-1 Bethany James Crib Walnut WM1676BCR-DC 2-1 Crib Walnut WM2163 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM2163DC 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM1633-0-DC 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors) WM2614 2-1 Dandridge Crib (only) GP004B3EGR 3-1 Convertible Espresso GP004B3WGR 3-1 Convertible White GP006BCEGR Single Espresso GP006BCWGR Single White DA1615B3 3-1 Convertible Crib Natural DAKM5132 3-1 Convertible Crib White DASE5005 Cottage Hill Single Crib White DASE5009 Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry DA0504KMC-1N 3-1 Heritage Crib Natural DA0504KMC-1W 3-1 Heritage Crib White DA1614B3 3-1 Lexington Crib Cherry DAKM5152 Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut DASE5015 3-1 Convertible - Toffee
Details
- Units affected
- About 635,000
- Recall date
- January 19, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
- What has been reported
- 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
K-Mart, Sears and Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for between $120 and $700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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