October 18, 2005
CPSC, Child Craft Industries, Inc. Announce
Recall of Cribs
The following product
safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers
should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Child
Craft Cribs
Units:
155
Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft
Industries Inc., of New Salisbury,
Ind.
Hazard: A wooden strip added to
the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing problem could come loose,
creating a space in violation of the federal crib standard and posing a risk of
entrapment. In addition, the three pin nails used to hold the strip in place
pose a laceration hazard if the wooden strip
detaches.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recalled
cribs have their model number 37001 or 27601 printed on a label on the bottom
rail of the head or foot board. The 37001 crib comes in three finishes:
chestnut, white and cherry. The 27601 crib in aspen also comes in three
finishes: natural, pecan and
cognac.
Sold at: Juvenile furniture
stores nationwide from April 14, 2005 through October 2005. The 37001 pine crib
sold for about $350. The 27601 hardwood (aspen) crib sold for about
$500.
Made in:
Honduras
Remedy: Stop using the crib
immediately and call Child Craft Industries for free replacement
ends.
Consumer Contact: For more
information, call Child Craft Industries at (800) 725-8625 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or send email to
[email protected]
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