Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #10114) was formally reported on January 19, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Dorel Asia Srl, of Barbados is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 635,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, th… 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 should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, find an alternative safe sleeping environment for your child, and contact Dorel Asia to receive a free replacement kit. Consumers should lo… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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