CPSC, Vermont Precision Woodworks Announce Recall of Cribs

Recalled April 25, 2002 · CPSC recall 02149 · Vermont Precision Woodworks

Recalled wooden crib, model 7040 Dunmore

Hazard

The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening between the slats, where a child's head or neck could become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement drop side rails.

Units

About 990

Incidents / injuries

Vermont Precision Woodworks has received 21 reports of slats detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled cribs include models, 7010 Alpine, 7020 Caspian, 7030 Coventry, 7040 Dunmore and 7070 Haystack. The full-size cribs are solid maple and are available in five finishes, natural, colonial, white, cherry, and cinnamon. A label on the bottom of the cribs reads, "Vermont Precision Woodworks." The manufacturing date and model name is also printed on the label. The cribs were made in the USA. The ASTM voluntary standard for full-size baby cribs includes tests for structural integrity of crib components. CPSC staff found that the recalled side rails failed the ASTM voluntary standard test. Vermont Woodworks revised the assembly procedure for the replacement rails to comply with the ASTM standard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement drop side rails.

Contact

Consumers can contact Vermont Precision Woodworks toll-free at (866) 869-7974 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.vermontprecisionwoodworks.com

Product

Vermont Precision Woodworks cribs

Manufacturer(s)

Vermont Precision Woodworks, of Morrisville, Vt.

Retailers

Juvenile product and furniture stores sold the cribs nationwide, from January 2000 through March 2002, for between $500 and $800.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →