CPSC recall · Reported March 26, 2002
CPSC, Childcraft Education Corp. Announce Recall of Changing Table with Steps
When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is cl…
Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa. recalled The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by ….
CPSC, Childcraft Education Corp. Announce Recall of Changing Table with Steps was recalled by Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa. in March 26, 2002. Reason: When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hin…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Educ…. Verify recall #02526 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hin….
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- agency class
- March 26, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02526 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high. The front of the unit has three doors, behind a door are toddler steps that slide out and in when not in use, while the other doors house a storage area with two sliding drawers. The top changing table has a quilted vinyl pad, built-in safety straps, and a wall shelf unit. The recalled changing tables with steps were manufactured prior to December 1, 2000.
Reason for recall
When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02526 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2002 |
| Date initiated | March 26, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit…
- Check the recall number (02526) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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