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Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants

Reported: January 19, 2010 Initiated: January 19, 2010 #10114

Product Description

The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall: WM1633 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry WM1633-0 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors) WM1676BC Fixed 4-1 Bethany James Crib Walnut WM1676BCR-DC 2-1 Crib Walnut WM2163 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM2163DC 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM1633-0-DC 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors) WM2614 2-1 Dandridge Crib (only) GP004B3EGR 3-1 Convertible Espresso GP004B3WGR 3-1 Convertible White GP006BCEGR Single Espresso GP006BCWGR Single White DA1615B3 3-1 Convertible Crib Natural DAKM5132 3-1 Convertible Crib White DASE5005 Cottage Hill Single Crib White DASE5009 Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry DA0504KMC-1N 3-1 Heritage Crib Natural DA0504KMC-1W 3-1 Heritage Crib White DA1614B3 3-1 Lexington Crib Cherry DAKM5152 Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut DASE5015 3-1 Convertible - Toffee

Reason for Recall

The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, find an alternative safe sleeping environment for your child, and contact Dorel Asia to receive a free replacement kit. Consumers should log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order the free replacement kit to prevent child entrapment in these cribs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall: WM1633 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry WM1633-0 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors) WM1676BC Fixed 4-1 Bethany James Crib Walnut WM1676BCR-DC 2-1 Crib Walnut WM2163 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM2163DC 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM1633-0-DC 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors) WM2614 2-1 Dandridge Crib (only) GP004B3EGR 3-1 Convertible Espresso GP004B3WGR 3-1 Convertible White GP006BCEGR Single Espresso GP006BCWGR Single White DA1615B3 3-1 Convertible Crib Natural DAKM5132 3-1 Convertible Crib White DASE5005 Cottage Hill Single Crib White DASE5009 Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry DA0504KMC-1N 3-1 Heritage Crib Natural DA0504KMC-1W 3-1 Heritage Crib White DA1614B3 3-1 Lexington Crib Cherry DAKM5152 Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut DASE5015 3-1 Convertible - Toffee. Recalled by Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados. Units affected: About 635,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, find an alternative safe sleeping environment for your child, and contact Dorel Asia to receive a free replacement kit. Consumers should log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order the free replacement kit to prevent child entrapment in these cribs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 19, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10114.