August Mom
02-24-2004, 06:38 PM
FYI, below is a copy of an e-mail that I received from the CPSC announcing the recall of Child Craft Legacy Cribs.
For Immediate Release Firm's Hotline: (888) 844-2674
February 24, 2004 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Release # 04-087 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of product: Legacy Cribs
Units: 3,500
Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.
Hazard: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of the slats on the drop side rail completely detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741,
21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom railof the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand label.
Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from March 2002 through January 2004 for between $399 and $549.
Manufactured in: China between March 2002 and March 2003.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.
Consumer Contact: Call Child Craft toll-free at (888) 844-2674 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at
www.childcraftindustries.com.
To view this press release online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04087.html
For Immediate Release Firm's Hotline: (888) 844-2674
February 24, 2004 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Release # 04-087 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced
voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
Name of product: Legacy Cribs
Units: 3,500
Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.
Hazard: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of the slats on the drop side rail completely detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741,
21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom railof the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand label.
Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from March 2002 through January 2004 for between $399 and $549.
Manufactured in: China between March 2002 and March 2003.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.
Consumer Contact: Call Child Craft toll-free at (888) 844-2674 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at
www.childcraftindustries.com.
To view this press release online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04087.html