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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 9, 2010Highest risk
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The crib's plastic hardware can break, which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When detached, the drop side creates a space, into which a child can roll and become entrapped. Entrapment between the drop side and the crib mattress creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which a child could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Deaths have been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs.
Who to contact: Generation 2 went out of business in 2005. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
The product
This recall includes all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" full-size and portable drop side cribs. The name "Generation 2 Worldwide" appears on a label affixed to the crib's headboard or footboard. Some labels identify the place of manufacture as Dothan, Ala. Others identify China as the country of manufacture. The name "ChildESIGNS" appears on the teething rail of some of the cribs.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500,000
- Recall date
- February 9, 2010
- Brand
- Generation 2 Worldwide of Dothan, Ala.
- What has been reported
- In July 2007, an-eight-month-old child from Newark, Ohio suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. In October 2003, an eight-month-old child from Richmond, Ind. suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. In September 2002,
Numerous local furniture and retail stores including Buy Buy Baby, and Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide for between $60 and $160.
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: “Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported”
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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