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C O N S U M E R A L E R T S
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: November 2,
2011
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) and
Health Canada, 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. It
is illegal to resell or attempt
to resell a recalled consumer
product. |
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Name of product: |
Drop-side cribs |
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Units: |
About 440 cribs |
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Importer: |
Dutailier Group Inc., of Quebec,
Canada. |
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Hazard: |
The slats on the drop side can
detach from the top and bottom
rails creating a space between
the slats. An infant or
toddler’s body can become
entrapped in the space, which
can lead to strangulation and/or
suffocation. A child can also
fall out of the crib. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
The firm is aware of 16 reports
in which the slats on the drop
side became detached from the
top or bottom of the drop side
rails of a crib. No injuries
have been reported. |
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Description: |
This recall involves full-size,
drop-side wooden cribs with part
numbers that begin with E1230C2,
E3500C2, E3540C2, E5100C2,
E5140C2, E5530C2, E9000C2 and
E9100C2. The Dutailier logo and
the part number can be found on
labels on the inside of the end
panels. |
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Sold at: |
Children’s products stores and
other baby specialty stores from
January 2009 through February
2010 for between $425 and $775. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled cribs
and contact Dutailier Group to
receive a free repair kit which
consists of a new fixed side to
replace the drop-side of the
crib. In the meantime, parents
are urged to find an alternate,
safe sleeping environment for
the child, such as a bassinet,
play yard or toddler bed
depending on the child’s age. |
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Consumer Contact: |
For additional information,
contact the Dutailier Group
toll-free at (800) 363-9817 on
Monday through Thursday from
8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m ET, and on
Fridays from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00
p.m. ET. |
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