Dutailier Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards

Recalled November 2, 2011 · CPSC recall 12032 · Dutailier

Hazard

The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 440 cribs

Incidents / injuries

The firm is aware of 16 reports in which the slats on the drop side became detached from the top or bottom of the drop side rails of a crib. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves full-size drop-side wooden cribs with part numbers that begin with E1230C2, E3500C2, E3540C2, E5100C2, E5140C2, E5530C2, E9000C2 and E9100C2. The Dutailier logo and the part number can be found on labels on the inside of the end panels.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Dutailier Group to receive a free repair kit which consists of a new fixed side to replace the drop-side of the crib. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.

Contact

For additional information, contact the Dutailier Group toll-free at (800) 363-9817 on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m ET, and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. ET

Product

Drop-side cribs

Imported by

Dutailier Group Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Retailers

Children's products stores and other baby specialty stores from January 2009 through February 2010 for between $425 and $775.

Made in

China

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