In all the company received 67 reports of the slats or the hardware on the drop-down side hardware breaking. Included in those reports is that of a 6 month old child from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who became entrapped and strangled in the crib.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the parents continued to use the crib after they tried to repair the drop-side themselves.
If you have one of these cribs you should stop using it immediately and call 866-762-2304 for a free replacement kit. You can also log on the company’s web site.
The following models are included in the recall (and be sure to check out the attached pictures):
|
Model Number |
Front Rail |
Description |
|
WM1633 |
Drop side |
3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry |
|
WM1633-0 |
Drop side |
3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors) |
|
WM1676BC |
Fixed |
4-1 Bethany James Crib – Walnut |
|
WM1676BCR-DC |
Fixed |
2-1 Crib – Walnut |
|
WM2163 |
Fixed |
4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut |
|
WM2163DC |
Fixed |
4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut |
|
WM1633-0-DC |
Fixed |
3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors) |
|
GP004B3EGR |
Drop side |
3-1 Convertible – Espresso |
|
GP004B3WGR |
Drop side |
3-1 Convertible – White |
|
GP006BCEGR |
Drop side |
Single – Espresso |
|
GP006BCWGR |
Drop side |
Single – White |
|
DA1615B3 |
Drop side |
3-1 Convertible Crib – Natural |
|
DAKM5132 |
Drop side |
3-1 Convertible Crib – White |
|
DASE5005 |
Drop side |
Cottage Hill Single Crib – White |
|
DASE5009 |
Drop side |
Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry |
|
DA0504KMC-1N |
Drop side |
3-1 Heritage Crib – Natural |
|
DA0504KMC-1W |
Drop side |
3-1 Heritage Crib – White |
|
DA1614B3 |
Drop side |
3-1 Lexington Crib – Cherry |
|
DAKM5152 |
Drop side |
Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut |
|
DASE5015 |
Drop side |
3-1 Convertible - Toffee |
Dorel statement:
The CPSC investigator’s synopsis of the incident, referring to the six month old infant death, states: “He had fallen out of his crib a month earlier. The crib was known to be broken before that when it was used with an older child. After this incident, they put "duct tape" on the crib to hold it together. Both parents were arrested for "child endangerment with death" and the father had additional drug charges”.
The recalled cribs meet and exceed all applicable safety standards. Hundreds of thousands of Dorel Asia cribs have been properly assembled and used safely without incident. At Dorel Asia there is nothing more important than a baby's health and safety. It is our goal to provide parents with the safest sleep environment for their baby.
Important information for parents
Remember never to use any crib or other child equipment if it has missing, broken or loose parts. The CPSC says you should 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.
And this is a great resource to check to make sure your crib, bassinet or play yard has not been part of a recall.
If there are parents who’ve experienced problems with their cribs or have worries about the safety of children's products, please send me an e-mail. I’m working on a story and would like to get your feedback and experience.
