Thursday, February 11, 2010

Product Recall Includes Cribs




According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission another crib did not meet safety standards and has been recalled. After three (3) infant deaths have been reported the Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” Drop Side Crib Brands have been recalled. The CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own the drop side cribs that infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death. The crib poses strangulation an suffocation risk and should not be used. These cribs should not be attempted to be fixed. CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these drop side cribs that infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and suffocation hazards presented by the cribs. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs. The name "Generation 2 Worldwide" appears on a label affixed to the crib's headboard or foot board. Some manufactures include Dothan, Ala. others ID China as country of manufacture. The name "ChildESIGNS" appears on the teething rail of some of the cribs. Stores that sold these cribs include Kmart, Walmart and Buy Buy Baby where the cribs were sold for prices ranging from $60 to $160. If you think you may have this crib or want more information visit the website @ http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10134.html

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