Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | February 14 2008 |
Name of Products: | Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs |
Units: | 08-544 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. |
Hazard: | Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | Bassettbaby has received three reports of spindles coming loose. No injuries have been reported. |
Description: | This recall involves a full-size, drop-side crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0504. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. No other models are included in this recall. |
Sold at: | Babies “R” Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for about $400. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly. |
Consumer Contact: | Bassettbaby |