Drop-side Cribs banned

New crib requirements passed recently by the CPSC will stop traditional drop-side cribs from being made or sold within the next six months.  The new crib requirements are among the most stringent in the world. This action follows many recalls in the past five years due to mechanical failure. There have been many injuries and deaths to small kids who have been trapped by the faulty drop-side panel.

Parents who are using drop-side cribs should check the hardware on the cribs to be certain it is working properly. They should also check to see if it has been recalled. Some manufacturers will send a hardware immobilizer to convert the drop-side to a fixed panel.  The following link lists crib manufacturers, their phone numbers, and website. Check to see if your crib is on the list.
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/12/crib-immobilizers-who-to-call/

 

Huge Multiple Manufacturer Recall of Drop Side Cribs

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced yesterday the recalls for seven manufacturers of drop-side cribs. The brands involved are Child Craft, Delta,  Evenflo,  Jardine,  LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby, and Simmons. Coupled with earlier recalls this year for other drop-side cribs from Simplicity and Graco parents should make sure their crib is not affected.  Go to www.cpsc.gov to learn more.

Two New Crib Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two new crib recalls on May 29, 2010. It affects brands Simplicity and Graco which have caused injury and even death.  Here are the links to get more information.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Millions of Cribs

A massive recall of Stork Craft drop-side cribs was announced today because they have caused infant entrapment and suffocation.    Make sure you check the brand that you have,  the StorkCraft brand is sold under different names. Below is a list of articles with the details.

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