Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

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This CPSC action (record #11018) was formally reported on October 22, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 3,250 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop s… 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 drop-side cribs and contact any Ethan Allen store to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents a… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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