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CPSC recall · Reported May 6, 2003

CPSC, Baby's Dream Furniture Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cribs

The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinched. Additionally, a misaligned latch where the latch trigger does not…

Recall #
03121
Affected scope
About 4,600
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Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga. recalled The recalled cribs were sold under either the Baby's Dream Furniture label or the Nationa… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Baby's Dream Furniture Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cribs was recalled by Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga. in May 6, 2003. Reason: The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinc…. Remedy: Consumers owning these Baby's Dream cribs should contact Baby's Dream to receive a repair…. Verify recall #03121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinc….

Moderate
severity level
May 6, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03121 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #03121) was formally reported on May 6, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinched. Additionally, a misaligned latch where the latch trigger does not lock securely can allow the drop gate t… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers owning these Baby's Dream cribs should contact Baby's Dream to receive a repair kit for hinges and/or latches or for specific instructions for examining their latches. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,600

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled cribs were sold under either the Baby's Dream Furniture label or the National Baby Furniture label in five different models. The five models included in the recall are "Always Crib," "Crib 4 Life," "Legendary Crib," "Set 4 Life," and "Crib-2-College." The wooden cribs are honey, amber or cherry in color. The model names and the date of manufacture appear on a label on the lower inside of the frame. "Made in USA" is also printed on the label. In addition, an unknown number of Baby's Dream cribs made between 1996 and 2002 may have drop gate trigger latches that are not correctly aligned to fit securely into the strike plate on the crib post.

Reason for recall

The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinched. Additionally, a misaligned latch where the latch trigger does not lock securely can allow the drop gate to open if a child leans on it, and the child could fall out.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers owning these Baby's Dream cribs should contact Baby's Dream to receive a repair kit for hinges and/or latches or for specific instructions for examining their latches.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 03121
Date reported May 6, 2003
Date initiated May 6, 2003
Recalling firm Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga.
Affected scope About 4,600
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 owning these Baby's Dream cribs should contact Baby's Dream to receive a repair kit for hinges and/or latches or for sp…

  • Check the recall number (03121) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled cribs were sold under either the Baby's Dream Furniture label or the National Baby Furniture label in five different models. The five models included in the recall are "Always Crib," "Crib 4 Life," "Legendary Crib," "Set 4 Life," and "Crib-2-College." The wooden cribs are honey, amber or cherry in color. The model names and the date of manufacture appear on a label on the lower inside of the frame. "Made in USA" is also printed on the label. In addition, an unknown number of Baby's Dream cribs made between 1996 and 2002 may have drop gate trigger latches that are not correctly aligned to fit securely into the strike plate on the crib post.. Recalled by Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga.. Units affected: About 4,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The three hinges along the fold-down drop gate can crack or break and allow babies to have their fingers pinched. Additionally, a misaligned latch where the latch trigger does not lock securely can allow the drop gate to open if a child leans on it, and the child could fall out.
What should consumers do?
Consumers owning these Baby's Dream cribs should contact Baby's Dream to receive a repair kit for hinges and/or latches or for specific instructions for examining their latches.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 6, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03121.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03121) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 6, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.