The recall of two brands of dangerous drop-side cribs are in the news again because of the dangers they pose to infants. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Health Canada have announced a recall of about 2,300 cribs in the U.S. and 800 in Canada made by Shermag Inc. of Quebec, Canada. The CPSC reports there have been 21 incidents of a drop side of the crib becoming detached from the bed, creating a gap in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate. Fortunately this recall was not sparked by any injuries.
The CPSC previously announced it wants all drop-side cribs off the market because of the hazards they pose. The cribs are made in China. Consumers are warned to stop using the cribs and request a free repair kit that does not allow the one side of the crib to drop. Shermag can be reached at (800) 567-3419 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at http://www.shermag.com.
The other recall covers about 8,000 drop-side cribs available at J.C. Penny, which purchased the cribs from manufacturer Yu Wei Co. Ltd of Taipei, Taiwan. In this case, one child was injured and nine incidents of drop-side malfunctions were reported to the CPSC. The cribs are sold under the Lauren and Scroll model names and the CPSC website has more model information. Consumers should stop using the crib and order a free immobilization kit thru Yu Wei at (877) 806-8190. The CPSC has photos of the crib involved on its website.
Many drop-side cribs are still being sold through garage sales or second hand stores.
The Jacksonville recalled product lawyers of Farah & Farah warn parents never to use any crib that is older than ten years and not to use any crib with missing parts. Make sure the drop side does not leave gaps between the floorboard of the mattress and the frame of the crib. You can check to see if your crib has been recalled on the CPSC website at http://www.cpsc.gov/
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shermag-recalls-to-repair-drop-side-cribs-due-to-entrapment-suffocation-and-fall-hazards-130788388.html
