Key Takeaway

Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants was recalled on January 19, 2010. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, find an alternative safe sleeping environment for your child, and contact Dorel Asia to re...

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

Recalled: January 19, 2010 ~About 635,000 units affected 10114

Description

The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall: WM1633 Drop side 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry WM1633-0 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry (no castors) WM1676BC Fixed 4-1 Bethany James Crib Walnut WM1676BCR-DC 2-1 Crib Walnut WM2163 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM2163DC 4-1 Crib Manhattan Walnut WM1633-0-DC 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors) WM2614 2-1 Dandridge Crib (only) GP004B3EGR 3-1 Convertible Espresso GP004B3WGR 3-1 Convertible White GP006BCEGR Single Espresso GP006BCWGR Single White DA1615B3 3-1 Convertible Crib Natural DAKM5132 3-1 Convertible Crib White DASE5005 Cottage Hill Single Crib White DASE5009 Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib Cherry DA0504KMC-1N 3-1 Heritage Crib Natural DA0504KMC-1W 3-1 Heritage Crib White DA1614B3 3-1 Lexington Crib Cherry DAKM5152 Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut DASE5015 3-1 Convertible - Toffee

Injuries / Consequence

CPSC and Dorel Asia SRL received a report of the death of 6-month old child from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who became entrapped and strangled in a crib after the drop side hardware broke. The crib continued to be used after the parents tried to repair the drop side themselves. CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 31 drop side incidents. In six of those incidents, children were entrapped between the drop side and crib mattress. Three children suffered from bruises as a result of the entrapment. In addition, CPSC and Dorel Asia received reports of 36 incidents of slat breakage, including seven reports of bruises and scratches to children and two reports of entrapment that resulted in no injury.

Remedy

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 log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order the free replacement kit to prevent child entrapment in these cribs.

Products Affected

Dorel Asia cribs

Cribs

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The listed remedy for this recall 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 log...

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