CPSC recall · Reported February 24, 2004
CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind. recalled The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741, 21021, 23111 and 28721. The model ….
CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs was recalled by Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind. in February 24, 2004. Reason: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can a…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement dr…. Verify recall #04087 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can a….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- February 24, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04087 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 recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741, 21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom rail of the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand label.
Reason for recall
The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04087 |
| Date reported | February 24, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 24, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind. |
| Affected scope | 3,500 |
| 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 the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.
- Check the recall number (04087) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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