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CPSC recall · Reported July 14, 2010

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of …

Recall #
10302
Affected scope
About 82,000
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Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number….

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fa… was recalled by Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. in July 14, 2010. Reason: The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become e…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make …. Verify recall #10302 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become e….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10302 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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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Product description

This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard.

Reason for recall

The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is not broken, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop side.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10302
Date reported July 14, 2010
Date initiated July 14, 2010
Recalling firm Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Affected scope About 82,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is not broken, and contact Potte…

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  • 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?
This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard.. Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.. Units affected: About 82,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is not broken, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop side.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 14, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10302.
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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