Judicial Teleconference Children`s Products Segment

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DB Lithmtion Conferences Presents: Judicial Teleconference
October 5. 2010 at 1:30 p.m. EDT
Children's Products Segment
i. Factual Background.
Voluminous CPSC recalls of cribs and similar products designed for children to
sleep in, due to material and mechanical failures, posing a threat of strangulation, suffocation,
entrapment and fall hazards.
"CPSC issued a warning last month alerting parents and
caregivers that there can be deadly hazards associated with
drop-side cribs. Nine million drop-side cribs have been
recalled over the past five years. CPSC staff has
determined drop-side cribs generally have a tendency to be
less structurally sound than cribs with four fixed sides.
Drop-side crib incidents can also occur due to incorrect
assembly or age-related wear and tear. Age is a factor in
the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff
recommends that you not use a crib that is older than i 0
years. Many older cribs do not meet current voluntary
standards and can have numerous safety problems." CPSC
Recall June 24, 2010, Release #10-270.
"Important Message from CPsC: CPSC reminds parents
not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts.
Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep
the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents
should check to make sure the drop side or any other
moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and
corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can
create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to
repair any side of
the crib. Babies have died in cribs where
repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in the
safety or any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends
that you not use a crib that is older than i 0 years. Many
older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and
can have numerous safety problems." CPSC Recall July
14,2010, Release #10-302.
Accountability for these defective products has been complicated by insolvent and
foreign manufacturers, re-branded/re-Iabeled products.
Deaths have resulted from:
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a. Side rail spontaneously dropping and detaching
b. Crib assembled incorrectly due to poor instructions
c. Wood members of drop rail failing at finger joints
d. Hardware failure
Is an out right ban on drop-side cribs the only answer. Tremendous utility to drop-side
design for:
a. New mothers post c-section
b. Elderly, physically infirm caregivers
c. To avoid unnecessary jostling of infant who is diffcult to get to sleep
2. Types of Claims and Remedies.
a. Consumer Fraud and Economic loss claims
b. Personal injury and wrongful death claims
3. Theories ofliability.
a. Negligence
i. Including violation of testing standards
ASTM F-1 169
ASTM F-966
ASTM F-1S21-03a
b. Negligence ~ se for violation ofCFR
16 CFR §lS00. lS(a)(13)
16 CFR §lS0S.7(b)
16 CFR §lS0S.6(a)
16 CFR §lS0S.S
16 CFR §lS0S.9
c. Strict products liability (warning defects, design defects, and
manufacturing defects)
d. Violation of Consumer Product Safety Act
1. 1 S USC §2072
ll. Full size baby crib defined 16 C.R.R. § 1 SOS. 1
ll. Banned article intended for use by children pursuant to 16 CFR
§lS00. lS(a)(13) promulgated under the Federal Hazardous
Substances Act
e.
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Breach of express warranty
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f. Breach of implied warranty
g. State consumer protection laws
h. Statutory and common law fraud
4. Product manufacturers' status as an expert in the field.
5. The effect of recalls on litigation strategy.
a. Plaintiffs
b. Defendants
6. Confidentiality and Protective Orders Regarding Discovery and Settlements.
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u.s. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2010
Release #10-344
Washington, DC 20207
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 692-5233
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Albee Baby Recalls C & T International/Sorelle Brand
"Prescott" Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall
Hazards
Re-Iabeled Simplicity Cribs Contain Recalled Mattress Support Frames
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled
consumer product.
Name of Product: Sorelle brand "Prescott" fixed-sided cribs
Units: About 130
Retailer/Distributor: Albee Baby, of East Rutherford, N.J.
Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. (firm is no longer in business)
Hazard: These cribs are re-Iabeled fixed-sided Simplicity cribs that contain tubular metal mattress-support frames
2010. The mattress support frames can bend or detach, causing part of the mattress to drop,
recalled in April
creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.
Incidents/Injuries: In the April 2010 Simplicity recalL, CPSC reported the death of a one-year-old child from
Attleboro, Mass. who suffocated when he became entrapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame. In
addition, CPSC has received reports of 29 incidents involving the Simplicity cribs where the cribs collapsed due to
the metal mattress support frame detaching or bending. These include one child entrapment that did not result in
injury and one child who suffered minor cuts when his head struck the broken mattress support bar. CPSC has
received one report of a consumer who, in April of 2010, removed the Sorelle Prescott label from the crib and
found a Simplicity crib label underneath. (The consumer purchased the crib in July of 2009, prior to the Simplicity
mattress support recalL.)
Description: These are full-sized fixed-sided cribs sold in an oak
finish, as 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 convertible cribs.
Ie Furniture" along with the company's address, the crib's model number and a manufacturer's code are
printed on a label attached to the headboard or footboard
"Sorel
Sold at: This recall is limited to Sorelle "Prescott" cribs sold online by AlbeeBaby.com between July 2009 and
October 2009 for between $180 and $210.
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Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Albee Baby for a replacement
crib, store credit or refund. C& T i nternational/Albee Baby is attem pting to directly contact known consumers who
purchased the recalled crib online from July 2009 through October 2009. In the meantime, find an alternate, age
appropriate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Albee Baby toll-free at (877) 692-5233 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.albeebaby.com
Important Message from CPSC:
CPSC rem inds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware
from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the
drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for parts
separating. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the
crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Crib age is a factor in safety. At a
minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not
meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to
this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by
visiti ng https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of
serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC
is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or
mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power
tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's
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teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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Originally issued June 24, 2010
Revised July 1 2010
Release #10-277
Note: This is an update to the original recall notice to reflect the different brand names under which Milion Dollar Baby sells
cribs.
Bexco Recalls to Repair Millon Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci
Brand Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall
Hazards
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Drop-Side cribs sold under the brand names Millon Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci
Units: About 156,000
Distributor: Bexco Enterprises, Inc., d.b.a. Million Dollar Baby of Montebello, Calif.
Hazard: The cribs' drop-sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a
space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child
can also fa ii 0 ut of the crib. Drop side incidents can also occur due to incorrect asse mbly and with age-related wear and tear
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Million Dollar Baby have received 43 report of drop-side failu res. There were eight reports of ch i Id ren
being entrapped between the mattress and drop-side resulting in three report of bruises to the head or upper body. Additionally, three
children fell out of the crib when the drop-side failed but they were not injured.
Description: The following full-sized Million Dollar Baby ("MDB"), Da Vinci and Baby Mod brand cribs with drop-sides are involved in
the recall:
Drop-5ide Hardware Model Name Model Number(s)
Sold As
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Naomi
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Pine Canopy 3991
MDB / Da Vinci
Sleigh
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MDB / Da Vinci
Twinkle
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MDB / Da Vinci
Anastasia
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MDB / Da Vinci
Annabelle
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MDB / Da Vinci
Kendall
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Baby Mod
Kirsten
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Leonardo
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MDB / Da Vinci
Michelangelo 3401
MDB / Da Vinci
Robin
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Serena
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The name "Million Dollar Baby," "Da Vinci" or "Baby Mod," along with the company logo and the crib's serial number are printed on a
label on the crib's headboard.
Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $100 and $330.
Manufactured in: Taiwan and China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Million Dollar Baby for a free repair kit that will
immobilze the drop side. i n the mea ntime, find an alternate, safe slee pi ng enviro nment for the ch i Id, such as a bassi net, play yard or
toddler bed depending on the child's age. Repair kits will be available to consumers within a few weeks.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Millon Dollar Baby toll-free at (888) 673-6488 anytime, or visitthe firm's
website atww.themdbfamily.com/safety
Note: More information about the special industry program to providefree immobilization kits.
Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten
hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or
any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can
create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were
atte mpted by caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a min im um, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a cri b that is
older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.
Visit CPSC's Crib Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death
from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's Jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and
fam ilies fro m products that pose a fire, electrical, che mical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensu re the safety of consumer
products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the
rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 5957054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https:/lww.cPsc.QOv/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and
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May 6, 2010
Release #10-222
C& T International/Sorelle Recalls Cribs Due to Strangulation and
Suffocation Hazards
Name of Product: Drop-Side Cribs
Distributor: C& T InternationaVSorelle, of East Rutherford, New Jersey Before 2003, the company also distributed under the name
Golden Baby Inc.
Hazard: The cribs' drop-side hardware can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side
partially detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped
in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. Complete detachment of the drop sides can lead to falls from the crib. In
addition, slats can detach from the sides of the cribs. Infants and toddlers can then become entrapped, strangle or fall out of the crib.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and C& T/Sorelle have received reports of 104 incidents of drop-side and slat detachments in C& T/Sorelle dropside cribs. Six infants received bruises and abrasions to the head, face, torso or leg from becom ing entrapped or falling after the drop side
collapsed. An additional five infants who were entrapped or fell were found by their parents and were not injured.
Description: This recall involves C& T International, Sore
lie and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural. white
and cherry finishes. The model number and/or model name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard under the Caution
statement.
Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.
Manufactured in: Italy, Latvia, BraziL. China and Vietnam
Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping
environment fortheir baby. Consumers should contact C& T/Sorelle to receive a free replacement kit. For four of the older models of the
cribs -the Hampton, Jackie, Nina and Rita models - the firm may be unable to supply a part to repair the crib and will, instead, provide
consumers with a $100 voucher towards the purchase of another C& T product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact C& T/Sorelle toll-free at (877)791-9398 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.candtinternational.net
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Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten
hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy, When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any
other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of
the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap
and entrap a child, In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by
caregivers.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or
involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting
https:llwww,cPsc,Qov/cQibin/incident.aspx
The U,S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death
from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction, The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and
families from products that pose a fire, electricaL. chemicaL. or mechanical hazard, The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer
products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate
of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years,
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 5957054, To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https:l/www,cpsc,gov/cpsclist,aspx, Consumers can obtain recall and general
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June 24, 2010
Release #10-272
Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment,
Suffocation and Fall Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named
consumer product.
Name of Product: Child Craft brand drop-side cribs
Manufacturer: Child Craft I ndustries, I nc. (Child Craft ceased operations in July of 2009 and sold the "Child Craft"
name to Foundations Worldwide Inc. of Medina, Ohio) Foundations Worldwide, Inc. neither manufactured nor
sold any of the cribs included in this recalL.
Units: Unknown
Hazard: The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop-side to detach from the crib or fall to the dropped
position. When the drop side detaches, even partially, it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become
entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Drop side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age
related wear and tear. Additionally, when drop-side hardware fails and/or disengages, an infant or toddler can be
injured by falling out of the crib.
Incidents: CPSC has received seven reports of the drop side failing. In one of those reports, the child became
entrapped in the gap created by the drop-side failure. I n another incident, a child fell out of the crib and suffered
bruises to his head when the drop side disengaged.
Description" This recall involves drop-side Child Craft brand cribs using the style of drop-side hardware shown
below. "Child Craft" appears on a label on the crib's frame and identifies the place of manufacture as Salem,
Indiana or New Salisbury, Indiana.
Drop-Side Crib Name
Model Numbers
F10151
F10171
F10181
F10281
F13311
F13761
F16001
F16011
F16131
F16661
F17001
F17701
F17731
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F20161
F20181
F20191
ALL CHILD CRAFT DROP-SIDE CRIBS
WITH THE HARDWARE SHOWN BELOW
MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2000 and 2009
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F21 081
F21 091
F26131
F27301
F27771
F31061
F31701
F32901
F33301
F33601
F33801
F33901
F341 01
F351 01
Sold at: Babies R Us, Sears, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, and various specialty stores nationwide between
January 2000 and July 2009.
Remedy: 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. Although Foundations Worldwide
did not manufacture or sell any of the recalled cribs, it has agreed to provide Child Craft owners with a rebate
towards the purchase of a new, fixed-side Child Craft brand crib manufactured by Foundations Worldwide Inc.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Foundations Worldwide toll-free at (866) 614-0557
anytime or visit the firm's website atwww.cribsafetvinfo.com
Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts.
Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents
should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and
corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not
try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attem pted by caregivers. Age is
factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than
10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.
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CPSC Announces Recall to Repair Child Craft Brand
Stationary-Side Cribs with Dowel Due to Entrapment and
Strangulation Hazards
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Child Craft brand "Crib 'N' Double Bed" full size stationary-side cribs with dowel
Manufacturer: Child Craft Industries, Inc. (Child Craft ceased operations in July of 2009 and sold the "Child Craft" name
to Foundations Worldwide I nc. of Medina, Ohio) Foundations Worldwide, Inc. neither manufactured nor sold any of the
cribs included in this recalL.
Units: Between 40,000 and 50,000
Hazard: The cribs' stationary side can be assembled upside-down but still appear to be assembled correctly. If assembled
upside-down, the crib side contains a hazardous five-inch gap at the top of the crib. Infants or toddlers can become
entrapped in this gap (as depicted in the photo below), which can lead to entrapment, strangulation or other injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received four reports of children becoming entrapped between the dowel and the crib's
stationary front side. I n two of those reports, the child was trapped by hislher head and was in danger of being strangled.
In the other two reports, the child was trapped by hislher arm. This hazard can occur on both the front and back sides of
the crib.
Description: All Child Craft brand cribs with the foot top dowel (as shown in the photos below) including, but not limited to,
the following models:
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The name "Child Craft" appears on a label on the crib's frame and identifies the place of manufacture as Salem, Indiana or
New Salisbury, Indiana. These cribs were manufactured by Child Craft Industries, Inc., which is no longer in business.
Sold at: Babies 'R Us and other stores nationwide between January 1998 and June 2009 for between $600 and $650.
Remedy: The CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to examine these cribs immediately and determine whether they
have been assembled properly. The best way to do this is to measure the gap between the front and back sides of the crib
and the dowel that runs parallel to the sides. The gap should be no more than two and three eighths inches (2 3/8"), as
shown in the images below. If the gap is greater than 2 3/8" the side has been installed upside-down and needs to be reassembled. Another indicator that the side has been installed improperly is the appearance of the barrel nut, as is visible
in the image above showing an incorrect assembly. The barrel nut should be at the bottom of the side, not the top. If
either of these conditions are present, the side of the crib has been installed upside-down and needs to be re-assembled
so that the barrel nut is not visible from the top and the gap between the dowel and the side is no greater than two and
three eighths inches (2 3/8"). Consumers with these cribs should contact Foundations Worldwide, Inc., to obtain
instructions and decals to affix to the stationary sides of the crib to ensure proper assembly in the future.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Foundations Worldwide toll-free at (866) 614-0557 anytime, or
visit the firm's website at ww.cribsafetyinfo.com
Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make
sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to
make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly Always check all sides and corners of the crib for
disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you
not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have
numerous safety problems.
Visit CPSC'sCrib Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.
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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this
product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting
https://ww.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious
injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to
protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's
work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household
chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products
over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter
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Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft
Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million
Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The
recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in
Canada.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to im mediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and
do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their
baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs
to a fixed side.
The cribs' drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side
can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can
cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between
the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which
can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib.
CPSC, Health Canada, and Stork Craft are aware of 110 incidents of drop-side detachment; 67 incidents
occurred in the United States and 43 in Canada. The incidents include 15 entrapments; 12 in the U.S. and three
in Canada Four of the entrapments resulted in suffocation: a 7 -month-old in Gouverneur N. Y., a 7 -month-old in
New Iberia, La., a 6-month-old in Summersville, W.Va., and a 9-month-old in Bronx, NY. Included in these
incidents are 20 falls from cribs; 12 in the U.S and eight in Canada. Fall injuries ranged from concussion to
bumps and bruises. The cribs involved in these incidents had plastic drop-side hardware that had broken,
missing, or deformed claws, connectors, tracks, or flexible tab stops, loose or missing metal spring clips; stripped
screws; and/or drop-sides installed upside-down.
This recall involves Stork Craft drop-side cribs and Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. This
recall does not involve any cribs that do not have a drop-side. This recall does not involve any cribs with metal rod
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drop-side hardware. It involves only those cribs with plastic trigger and one-hand-system drop-side hardware.
This recall includes Stork Craft cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and
October 2009. This recall also includes Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo that have manufacturing dates
between October 1997 and Decem ber 2004. The Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo were first sold in the
U.S. in July 1998 and in Canada in September 1998. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The
manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact
information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's
insignia "storkcraft baby" or "storkling" is inscribed on the drop-side teething rail of some cribs. In Stork Craft cribs
that contain the "Fisher-Price" logo, this logo can be found on the crib's teething raiL, in the manufacturer's
instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of
the Twinkle-Twinkle and Crystal crib models.
Major retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including BJ's Wholesale Club, J.C.
Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com Babiesrus.com,
Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from January 1993 through October 2009 for between $100 and
$400.
The cribs were manufactured in Canada, China and Indonesia.
For additional information, contact Stork Craft toll-free at (877) 274-0277 anytime to order the free repair kit, or log
on to www.storkcraft.com
CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten
hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make
sure the drop-side or any other moving part operates smoothly Always check all sides and corners of the crib for
disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. I n addition, do not try to repair any side
of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.
Note: Health Canada's press release can be seen at http://cpsr-rsPc.hc-sc.qc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eni:isp?
re id=888
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center
Consumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recalL. This is in "streaminq video" format.
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Each title is linked to the recall mvolved; they are organized by date with the most recent first.
Product Type: Cribs
Albee Baby Recalls C & T International/Sorelie Brand "Prescott" Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
(September 14. 2010)
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and Fall Hazards (Julv 14. 2010)
Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and Fall Hazards (June 24, 2010)
Bexco Recalls to Repair Million Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci Brand Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and
Fall Hazards (June 24, 2010)
LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita. Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and Fall Hazards (June 24.
2010)
Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and Fall Hazards (June 24. 2010)
Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards (June 24, 2010)
Delta Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards: Consumers also urged to check
stabilizer bar assembly to prevent mattress support collapse (June 24, 2010)
Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment. Suffocation and Fall Hazards (June 24, 2010)
CPSC Announces Re-r:a Repair Child Craft Brand Stat;on2rv-Side Cribs Dowel Due to Entrapment and Stranqulation
Hazards (June 24,2010)
C&T International/Sorelie Recalls Cribs Due to Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards (May 6, 2010)
29. 2010)
29, 2010)
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled: Three Infant Deaths Reported (Februarv 9. 2010)
Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs: Pose Stranqulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants
(January 19, 2010)
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards (January 14.2010)
CPSC. LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards (December 2,2009)
Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs (November 23, 2009)
Simplicitv Drop Side Cribs Recalled bv Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation (Julv 2,2009)
LaJobi Recalls Babi ltalia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs: Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation (June 9. 2009)
LaJobi Recalls Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards (June 9, 2009)
Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
(April 30, 2009)
Graco-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards (April
Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers: Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation (April
Su bv Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrar..e_ntal'i:LS\J~ocatil')n
stork Craft Recalls More Than ",,0,000 Cribs: Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
(January 13, 2009, Revised May 4 2009)
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards (January 6, 2009)
Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (December 23,
2008)
Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs: Missinq Safety Peqs Can Cause Entrapment and
Suffocation Hazards (October 21, 2008)
Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise: Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment
and Suffocation Hazards (October 21. 2008)
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Infant Death Prom pts Recall of Conve rti ble C ribs by Playkids USA; C rib Poses Entrapme nt a nd Suffocation Hazards (October 16,
2008)
Simplicitv Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled Bv Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and
Toddlers (September 17, 2008, Last Revised April 7,2009)
Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard (August 5,2008)
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard (August 5,2008)
stanley Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard (June 26, 2008)
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard (June 24, 2008)
Bassettbabv Cribs Recalled Due to Entranrll~nt Hazard: Sold Exclusivelv at Babies "R" Us (June 5, 2008)
Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard (February 28, 2008)
Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard (February 14, 2008)
Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us (November 8,
2007)
About 1 Million Simplicitv Cribs Recalled Due To Failures Resultinq in Infant Deaths (September 21,2007, Last Revised April
14,
2009)
NettoColiection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard (September 4, 2007)
CPSC, Stokke Announce Recall of Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard (August 23,2007)
Simplicity Recalls Cribs Due to FalL. Entrapment and Choking Hazards (June 6. 2007. Revised April 7. 2009 Release #07-205)
Song Lin Industrial
Inc. Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard (May 31,2007)
Recent Death Prompts Renewed Search for Simplicity Cribs with Graco Loqo (Februarv 8,2006, Last Revised April 7, 2009)
Simplicitv Inc. Recall of Graco Branded Aspen Cribs for Suffocation Risk (December 21,2005, Revised April
7, 2009)
Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall of Certin Cribs Sold at Toys R Us Stores (November 22,2005)
Child Craft Industries, Inc. Recall of Cribs (October 18, 2005)
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Spindle Cribs (September 8, 2005)
Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs (May 3, 2005. Revised April 7. 2009)
Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall to Repair Portble Cribs (March 9, 2005)
Orbelle Trade Inc. Recall of Cribs (Januarv 6.2005, Revised April 28. 2006 )
stan
lev Furniture Company Inc. Recall of Cribs (March 24. 2004)
Child Craft IndusL-;..s Reca'l of Cribs (February 24,2004)
"Tiffany" and "Josephine" Crib Drop-Side Rails Recalled by Babi Italia/LaJobi Industries (June 4, 2003)
Cribs Recalled by Baby's Dream Furniture Inc. (May 6, 2003)
Gerry(å and Evenflo(å Portble Wood Cribs Recalled by Hufco-Delaware Company and Evenflo Company Inc. (January 23,2003)
Cribs Recalled by Vermont Precision Woodworks (April 25, 2002)
L.A. Baby Recall of Folding Little Wood Cribs (December 21. 2001)
LaJobi IndusL-ies Recalls Cribs (December 18. 2001)
Cribs Recall/Repair by Simmons (February 21, 2001)
Pisces Baby Cribs Recall by Generation 2 Worldwide (May 10, 1999, Revised April
28, 2004)
Portble Cribs Recalled by Kolcraft & Playskool (November 17, 1998, Last Revised May 10,2004 )
Bedside Cradles and "Henry" Gym Sets Recall (November 12, 1998)
Cribs Repair/Recall bv Babv's Dream Furniture (Februarv 10, 1998)
~sh-Sided Cribs Recalled by B&B (December 18, 1997. Revised December 18, 2008 )
Francisca Full-Size Babv Cribs Recalled bv J.C. Penney (September 30, 1997)
Metal Cribs Recall/Repair bv Cosco (Julv 9. 1997)
Baby Cribs Recall/Repair by C & T International (JUNE 24, 1997)
Metal Cribs Recalled by Coaster Company of America (May 15,1997)
Crib Recalled by Cosco (December 6, 1995)
Infant Cribs Recalled by Lanacional (December 5. 1995)
Fold-Away Crib Warning by Gerry Baby Products (October 5.1995: Revised January 13, 2003)
Crib Side Rail Recalled bv Welsh Juvenile Products (March 1. 1995: Revised June 21. 2001)
Crib Side Rail Recalled bv Okla Homer Smith Furniture (Februarv 10, 1995)
CPSC Announces A Potential Choking Hazard With "Lewis Of London" Brand Cribs (July 12, 1993)
Childcraft Cribs With Loose Slats Recalled (August 22, 1991 Last revised October 23,2006)
Baby Cribs Recall by HBLA (November 25,1987)
Portble Crib Floorboard Replacement by North States Industries (September 29, 1987)
Small Wonders Crib and Playpen Warning (February 11, 1987)
Dropside Mesh-Sided Cribs & Plavpens Warned (September 15.1986)
Omar Cribs Repaired bv Puck Children's Furniture (Julv 31. 1986)
Baby Cribs Seized And Destroyed by Marshalls (August 27 1985)
Mesh-Sided Crib & Playpen Warning (August 19, 1985)
Crib Brackets & Mattress Support Hangers Replaced by Baby Line (June 26, 1985)
Cribs Recalled by Bassett
(February, 1984: Revised June 21,2001)
Contemporary Times "StraUghter" Cribs Warning (September 22, 1982)
Babv Cri --rackets Reca bv Questor (November 17, 1981)
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Cribs Repaired by Bassett
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Brackets On Cribs Recalled by Questor (August 9, 1979)
Bassett Baby Crib Warning (May 5.1978)
Babv Cribs Modified bv Bassett (Februarv 21, 1978)
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Release #10-273
Delta Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to
Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Consumers also urged to check stabilizer bar assembly to prevent mattress
support collapse
consumer product.
Name of Product: Delta cribs
Units: About 747,000 drop-side cribs; and all fixed and drop-side cribs using wooden stabilizer bars.
Manufacturer: Delta Enterprise, of New York, N.Y.
Drop-Side Hazard: The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise faiL, causing part of the drop side
to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roil and become wedged or entrapped,
which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also
occur due to incorrect assem bly and with age-related wear and tear.
Mattress Support Hazard: In addition, the wooden stabilizer bars on some Delta drop-side and fixed-side cribs
can be installed upside down, which puts extra stress on the crib and can cause the mattress platform to collapse,
creating a gap in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and posing a risk of strangulation or
suffocation.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Delta have received 57 reports involving drop sides that have malfunctioned or
detached, resulting in three entrapments, including two reports of bruises and one child who fell out of the crib.
Additionally, CPSC is aware of 19 reports in which stabilizer bars were installed upside-down, resulting in 10
mattress platform collapses. Two children were entrapped but freed without injury and one child sustained
scratches.
Description: This recall involves Delta drop-side cribs with three different types of drop-side hardware and Delta
cribs with wooden stabilizer bars that support the mattress platform. Consumers should visit
www.cribrecallcenter.com for photographs and models of the affected hardware types and instructions on correct
assembly of the stabilizer bars.
Sold at: Children's product retail stores nationwide and on-line from January 2000 through May 2009 for between
$100 and $300.
Manufactured in: China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Croatia.
Drop-Side Crib Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact
Delta to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. I n the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep
environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Mattress Support Remedy: Consumers who have cribs with wooden stabilizer bars supporting the mattress
should inspect the stabilizer bars to ensure they are correctly installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and inspect the joints of their crib for any damage. If the stabilizer bars are installed upside down,
stop using the crib immediately and contact Delta for information on how to correctly install the stabilizer bars or
visit the firm's website at www.cribrecallcenter.com
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Enterprise toll-free at (877) 342-3418 between 9
a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cribrecallcenter.com
Note: More information about the special industry program to provide free immobilization kits
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Revised March 19,2010
CPSC Recall Hotline. (800) 638-2772
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Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation
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One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dorel Asia SRL, of
Barbados, is announcing a voluntary recall to replace drop side and non-drop side cribs that pose suffocation and
strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers. Consumers should im mediately stop using the recalled cribs until
replacement kits are obtained and installed.
Name of Product: Dorel Asia cribs
Distributor: Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados
Hazard: The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side
detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In
addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This
can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping
and handling
Reports: CPSC and Dare
I 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 Dare
I Asia received reports of 31 drop side
incidents. I n 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.
Description: The following Dorel Asia cribs are involved in the recall:
Model Number
Description
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WM2163
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WM2163DC
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Drop side
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DAKM5132
Drop side
3-1 Convertible Crib - White
DASE5005
Drop side
Cottage Hill Single Crib - White
DASE5009
Drop side
Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib - Cherry
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Drop side
3-1 Heritage Crib - Natural
DA0504KMC-1W
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DA1614B3
Drop side
3-1 Lexington Crib - Cherry
DAKM5152
Drop side
Single Jenny Lind Crib - Walnut
DASE5015
Drop side
3-1 Convertible - Toffee
Sold at: K-Mart, Sears and Wal-Mart stares nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for between
$120 and $700
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
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. The repair kits
wil be provided to owners within the next several weeks.
Consumer Contact: Call Dare
I Asia toll-free at (866) 762-2304 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www dorel-asia.com
should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly Always check all sides and
try to repair any side of the crib, especially with duct tape, wire or rope.
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Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
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Release # 10-113
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture Due to Fall
and Entrapment Hazards
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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately un less otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Diana Crib
Units: About 1,000
Distributors: Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard's Cupboards, of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment
hazards to the child.
Incidentsllnjuries: The firm has received 18 reports of slats detaching from the rails of the crib. No injuries have
been reported.
Description: This recall involves Caramia "Diana" drop-side cribs. The cribs were manufactured between
September 2002 and June 2004 A label affixed to the inside of the headboard or footboard lists the manufacturing
dates.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide from September 2002
through December 2005 for between $240 and $370.
Manufactured in: Slovenia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Diane crib and contact Caramia Furniture to
receive a free replacement drop side. The free replacement will be available beginning March 2010.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Caramia at (877) 728-0342 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.caramiafurniture.com
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product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by
visiti ng htt ps://ww.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's ju risdiction. The CPSC is
committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical
hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette
lighters, and household chemicals - contributed sign ificantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries
associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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Release #10-274
Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to
today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately un less otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer
product.
Name of Product: Jenny Lind Cribs
Units About 750,000
Distributor: Evenflo Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of
position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roil and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead
to strangu lation or suffocation. A ch ild can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to
incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear
Incidentsllnjuries: CPSC and Evenflo have received 31 reports of drop sides that malfunctioned or detached. One
involved the entrapment of a seven month old boy between the drop side and the crib mattress. He sustained
bumps and bruises to h is head. Nine children fell out of the crib when the drop side detached, unlocked or fell off.
Seven of those children sustained minor injuries, including bumps, bruises and cuts. Fourteen other incidents
involved no injuries. In addition, CPSC has received two reports of children who became entrapped when the
mattress su pport detached in one corner of cribs man ufactu red between 2000 and 2004.
Description: The following Evenflo crib models are included in this recalL. The model number is located on a label
on the bottom beam of the headboard.
MODEL NUMBERS
MODEL NAMES
012614
Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple
0126141
Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple
012615
Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, White
012616
Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Oak
012617
Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Natural
014614
Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Maple
014615
Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, White
014616
Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Oak
014617
Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Natural
0151614
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple
0151615
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White
0151616
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Oak
0151617
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural
0161614
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple
0161615
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White
0161617
Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural
Sold at: Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through November
2007 for about $200.
Manufactured in: Mexico and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Evenflo to receive a
free repair kit that wil immobilize the drop side A repair kit for the mattress support system is also available for cribs
with model numbers starting with 012 and 014 that were manufactured between 2000 and 2004. In the meantime,
find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the
ch iid's age. The repair kits will be provided to consumers within the next several weeks.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 356-2229 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday th rough Friday or visit the firm's web site at http://safety.evenflo.com
Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts
shou Id check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and
corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try
to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in
the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years.
Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have nu merous safety problems.
Visit CPSC's Cr'2lforma :on Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.
Models 012/014
Models 015/016
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Originally issued February 9, 2010
Revised March 29, 2010
Release # 10-134
This press release has been updated on March 29,2010 to include portable drop-side cribs.
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChiidESIGNS" Drop Side
Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of all
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" full-size and portable drop side cribs 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 crib's plastic hardware can break which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the
crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged
or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, it creates a risk of
suffocation or strangulation. I n addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a
hazardous space in which an infant or toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.
CPSC has received reports of three infants who suffocated when they became entrapped between the crib
mattress and the drop side when the drop side detached. In July 2007 an eight month old child from Newark,
Ohio suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. The drop side of his
crib had detached due to a broken plastic stop tab on the lower track. In October 2003, an eight month old child
from Richmond, Ind. suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. The
plastic hardware on the drop side was broken and allowed the drop side to detach from the crib headboard in one
corner In September 2002, a six month old from Staunton, Va suffocated when he became entrapped between
the drop side and crib mattress. The lower drop side track was missing two screws which allowed it to pull away
from the headboard post and detach.
CPSC has also received reports of 20 other drop side incidents, 12 of which involved the drop side detaching in a
corner of the crib. I n two of these incidents, a child became entrapped. One child suffered bruising from the
entrapment. There are five reports of children falling out of the cribs due to drop side detachment. One child
suffered a broken arm as a result of the falL.
In addition, CPSC has received 8 reports of mattress support detachment in these cribs. Due to the space created
by the detachment, three children became entrapped between the crib frame and the sagging mattress and four
children crawled out of the crib. There was one report of cuts and bruises.
Due to the fact that Generation 2 went out of business in 2005, CPSC has limited information about the cribs.
Although CPSC does not know the total number of units distributed or the years of production, it is believed that
there were more than 500,000 of these cribs sold to consumers. Some of the known model numbers are: 10110X, 10-210X, 21-110X, 20-710X, 64-315X, 26-110X, 90-257X, 20-810X, 46-715X, 64-311X, 74-315X, 21-815X,
21-810X, 20815X, 308154 and 54915. (The "X" denotes where an additional and varying number may appear at
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the end of the model number.) However, all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" drop side cribs are
included in this recall, including those with other model numbers.
The name "Generation 2 Worldwide" appears on a label affixed to the crib's headboard or footboard. Some labels
identify the place of manufacture as Dothan, Ala. Others identify China as the country of manufacture. The name
"ChildESIGNS" appears on the teething rail of some of the cribs.
The recalled cribs were sold at numerous local furniture and retail stores including Buy Buy Baby, and Kmart and
Walmart stores nationwide for between $60 and $160. Consumers should contact the store from which they
purchased the crib for remedy information, which will vary between a refund, replacement crib or store credit,
depending on the retailer. Consumers are urged to contact CPSC and report any diffculties in obtaining a remedy
from their place of purchase
disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. i n addition, do not try to repair any side
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.
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Release #10-212
GracoCI-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi
Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
consumer product.
Name of Product: Gracoæl-branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi
Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop
side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and
toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children
can fall from the cribs when the drop side detaches or fails to lock.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 99 reports of drop side incidents, including
hardware breakage and drop side detachment. There were two incidents in which children became entrapped in
the gap created by the detached drop side. Both children were freed by their caregivers. There were six reports of
children falling due to drop side failure, including one report of a mild concussion.
Description This recall involves LaJobi-manufactured Gracoæl wood cribs. The full size cribs were sold in cherry,
espresso, natural and white finishes. The production date, item number, purchase order number and finish name
is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard. "LaJobi" and the crib model name are printed on a
product sticker located on the stabilizer bar or bottom rail of the crib. Affected models are listed below.
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Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from February 2007 to March 2010 for between
$140 and $200.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi to receive a free
hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to find an alternative,
safe sleeping environment for their baby.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (888) 842-2215 anytime, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.LaJobi.com
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Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to
Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft
Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million
Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The
recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in
Canada.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to im mediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and
do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their
baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs
to a fixed side.
The cribs' drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side
can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can
cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between
the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which
can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib.
CPSC, Health Canada, and Stork Craft are aware of 110 incidents of drop-side detachment; 67 incidents
occurred in the United States and 43 in Canada. The incidents include 15 entrapments; 12 in the U.S. and three
in Canada Four of the entrapments resulted in suffocation: a 7 -month-old in Gouverneur N. Y., a 7 -month-old in
New Iberia, La., a 6-month-old in Summersville, W.Va., and a 9-month-old in Bronx, NY. Included in these
incidents are 20 falls from cribs; 12 in the U.S and eight in Canada. Fall injuries ranged from concussion to
bumps and bruises. The cribs involved in these incidents had plastic drop-side hardware that had broken,
missing, or deformed claws, connectors, tracks, or flexible tab stops, loose or missing metal spring clips; stripped
screws; and/or drop-sides installed upside-down.
This recall involves Stork Craft drop-side cribs and Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. This
recall does not involve any cribs that do not have a drop-side. This recall does not involve any cribs with metal rod
drop-side hardware. It involves only those cribs with plastic trigger and one-hand-system drop-side hardware.
This recall includes Stork Craft cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and
October 2009. This recall also includes Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo that have manufacturing dates
between October 1997 and Decem ber 2004. The Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo were first sold in the
U.S. in July 1998 and in Canada in September 1998. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The
manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact
information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's
insignia "storkcraft baby" or "storkling" is inscribed on the drop-side teething rail of some cribs. In Stork Craft cribs
that contain the "Fisher-Price" logo, this logo can be found on the crib's teething raiL, in the manufacturer's
instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of
Major retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including BJ's Wholesale Club, J.C.
Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com Babiesrus.com,
Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from January 1993 through October 2009 for between $100 and
$400.
The cribs were manufactured in Canada, China and Indonesia.
For additional information, contact Stork Craft toll-free at (877) 274-0277 anytime to order the free repair kit, or log
on to www.storkcraft.com
disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. I n addition, do not try to repair any side
Note: Health Canada's press release can be seen at http://cpsr-rsPc.hc-sc.qc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eni:isp?
re id=888
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center
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Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by
Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safely 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. It
is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
Units: About 96,000 (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008 and 56,450 units were recalled in January 2009)
Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei. Taiwan
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 31 incident reports of slats breaking, including two reports of children becoming entrapped in the gap
created by the broken slat on the crib models identified below. In 10 of these incidents, consumers reported that their child broke the slat while
in the crib. There was one report of minor injuries (bumps and abrasions.)
Description: This recall involves 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not
affected by this recalL. The date code and model number are printed on the label
located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or
footboard.
Additional Recalled Jardine Cribs
Model #
Description
Date Code Between
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512006-1112007
0308LOO
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1212005-1112007
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Drop-side White Capri Single
812006-1112007
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from September 2005 through
April 2009 for between $220 and $330.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a
new crib. Jardine will provide consumers with detailed instructions for purchasing cribs in retail stores and online.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.jardinecribrecall.com/
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thousands of lypes of consumer products under the agency'sjurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from
products that pose a fire, electricaL. chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safely of consumer products - such as
toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's telelypewriter at (301) 595-7054.
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Release #09-084
This recall has been expanded.
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us;
Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
consumer product.
Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
Units: About 56,450 (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008)
Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei Taiwan
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation
hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 19 additional incidents of crib slats breaking. In nine of
these incidents,
consumers reported that their infant or toddler broke the slat while in the crib. In addition, a 22-month-old child fell
through the gap between the crib slats when a slat broke. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves three models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below.
Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recalL. The date code and model number are printed on the
label
located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard
Jardine Cribs included in this Expanded Recall
Model #
Description
DA715BC Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib
Date Code Between
2/04 - 1/07
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7/06 - 11/07
0308COO
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12/05 - 11/07
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com,
from March 2004 through January 2009 for between $220 and $330.
Manufactured in: China
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Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit
toward the purchase of a new crib. Jardine will provide consumers with detailed instructions for purchasing cribs
in retail stores and online.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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June 24, 2010
Release #10-275
Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to
consumer product.
Name of Product: Jardine drop-side cribs
Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprise Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Importer: Toys "R" Us, of Wayne, N.J.
position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can
lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to
incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Jardine have received 47 reports of drop sides that detached or malfunctioned. In
these incidents, a child was found unconscious after becoming entrapped and was hospitalized. Nine other
reports involving entrapments or fallouts resulted in scratches and bruises, including one child who sustained a
broken collarbone.
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Description: All Jardine drop-side cribs have been recalled. The model number and date code can be found on
the labels attached to one of the end panels.
Model #
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0102BOO
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02/2007 - 11/2008
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04/2006 - 01/2009
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12/2007 - 11/2008
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12/2006 - 06/2007
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01/2000 - 06/2004
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09/2001 - 08/2003
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Natural Madison Single
01/2004 - 11/2004
DA616BC
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11/2001 - 04/2004
DA616BN
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DA618BC
Natural Hampton
11/2002 - 06/2003
DA833BC
Natural Madison Single
OS/2005 - 08/2005
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Dark Pine Windsor Single
03/2001 - 06/2003
DV623BC
Cherry Windsor Single
11/2001 - 08/2003
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White Windsor Single
02/2003 - 09/2003
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Sold at: Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Geoffrey Stores and KidsWorld nationwide from January 2002 through June
2009 for between $150 and $480.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a free
repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. i n the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the
child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on your child's age.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 295-1980 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday orvisit the firm's website at www.idservice.biz
Note: More information about the special industry program to provide free immobil ation kits.
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LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of
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Firm's Contact Number: (800) 266-2848
Revised August 12, 2009
Release # 09-239
Note: Firm Phone Number Change.
LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson
Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
consumer product.
Name of Product: Bonavita "Hudson" and Babi Italia "Pinehurst" Drop Side Cribs
Units: About 2,900
Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of
the tracks located on the drop side
causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between
the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from
cribs.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 33 reports of drop side detachment due to spring
pin failure. In these reports, two children became entrapped and one child fell from cribs. Both entrapped children
were freed by caregivers, one child was bruised.
Description: The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have drop sides and were sold in a
variety of finishes including cherry, espresso, natural, and white. Hudson and Pinehurst drop side cribs with
production dates from December 2006 through August 2007 are included in the recalL. The recalled cribs have the
production date, product order (PO) number, item number, and color printed on a label attached to the footboard
or headboard.
Sold at: Babi Italia Pinehurst drop side cribs were sold exclusively by Babies "R" Us. Bonavita Hudson drop side
cribs were sold at Baby Basics, Beautiful Beginnings, and Buy Buy Baby stores and children's product stores
nationwide for about $300. Cribs were sold from December 2006 through December 2007
Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative,
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safe sleeping environment for their baby. LaJobi will provide professional technicians to perform in-home
installations of a free retrofit hardware kit. Consumers should contact LaJobi to register for the free retrofit kit
service.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lajobi toll-free at (800) 266-2848 anytime, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.Laiobi.com
Media Contact: Ilya Welfeld at (201) 439-1010
Note: This recall does not apply to the LaJobi crib models with straight pins on the headboard and footboard or
non drop side cribs.
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Revised August 12, 2009
Release # 09-238
Note: Firm Phone Number Change.
LaJobi Recalls Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs Due To
Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
consumer product.
Name of Product: Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs
Units: About 2,000
Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and
strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents/Injuries: LaJobi has received 16 incident reports of crib slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling
out of rails and 6 reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description This recall involves Bonavita "Cabana" wooden drop side cribs with metal mattress supports. The
cribs were manufactured from January 2006 through October 2008 and have production dates between 01 JAN
2006 and 31 OCT 2008. The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib
identifiers are printed on a label
located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. The cribs were
sold in three finishes, antique white, classic cherry and montego brown. Cribs with other production dates are not
affected by th is recalL.
Sold at: USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores nationwide from January
2006 through May 2009 for about $450.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative,
safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact LaJobi to receive replacement crib side rails.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (800) 266-2848 anytime, or visit the
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June 24, 2010
Release #10-276
LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-
Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately un less otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer
product.
Name of Product: Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs
Units About 306,000
Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roil and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead
to strangu lation or suffocation. A ch ild can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to
incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear
Incidentsllnjuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received 40 reports of drop sides that detached or malfunctioned. In one
incident, a child fell out of the crib when the drop side detached and sustained a bruise.
Description: This recall involves all models of Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI drop-side cribs manufactured by
LaJobi. The cribs have drop-side hardware that contains metal or plastic pegs that are recessed into either the drop
side or the headboard and footboard of the crib. A label on the headboard of the crib identifies the manufacturer as
LaJo bi.
Sold at: Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from May 1999 through May 2009 for
between $300 and $430.
Manufactured in: China, Italy, Vietnam, Thailand and the United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi for a free repair kit that
will immobilze the drop side. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child such as a
bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the ch iid's age.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi at (888) 738-5676 anytime or visit the firm's website
at www.lajobi.com
Note: More information about the special industry program to provide free immobilization kits.
Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts.
shou Id check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and
corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try
to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in
the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years.
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Release #10-302
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due
to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
consumer product.
Name of Product: Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs
Units: About 82,000
Retailer: Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The cribs drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can
become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also
occur due to incorrect assem bly and with age-related wear and tear.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Pottery Barn Kids have received 36 reports of drop sides that have malfunctioned
or detached, resulting in seven minor injuries when children fell out of the cribs or got their legs caught between
the mattress and the drop side. One child became entrapped at the head between the drop side and crib mattress
but was freed without injury.
Description: This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery
Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard
Sold at: Exclusively through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog, www.potterybarnkids.com and at Pottery Barn Kids
retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.
Manufactured in: Canada, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Italy
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs, inspect the hardware to make sure it is
not broken, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop
side.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (877) 804-3847 between 7 a.m. and
midnight 7 days a week or visit the firm's website at www.pottervbarnkids.com
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Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing,
broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy.
moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for
disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to
repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by
caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that
you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary
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Release #10-278
Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to
consumer product.
Name of Product: Simmons drop-side cribs
Units: About 50,000
Manufacturer: Simmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.
Hazard: The cribs drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of
position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can
lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to
incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 30 reports of drop sides that have malfunctioned or detached. Two
children became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress but were freed without injury. Two other
children fell out of their cribs when the drop side malfunctioned and one child sustained scratches due to the fall
Description: This recall includes Simmons Easy Side Drop-side cribs. Specific model and style numbers included
in the recall are listed on the firm's website at www.cribrecallcenter.com. Style numbers are printed on a
permanent label on the headboard.
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Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide and on-line from January 2002 through February
2007 for between $100 and $500.
Manufactured in: United States, Indonesia, Croatia, Canada and China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Simmons to request a free
repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. Repair kits will be available in the next few weeks. In the meantime,
find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on
the child's age.
Consumer Contact: Please visit the website, www.cribrecallcenter.com. which has pictures and instructions to
help you easily identify and order the correct kit, or call (877) 342-3439 between 9 a.m. and 5 p. m. Monday
through Friday.
Note: More information about the special industry program to provide free immobilization kits.
Visit CPSC's C Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.
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Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support
Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation
One Infant Death Reported
WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of all
Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. This recall includes fixed-side and drop-side
cribs. These cribs pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and fall
hazards to infants and toddlers.
The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse,
creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roil and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.
CPSC has received a report of a one-year-old child from North Attleboro, Mass. who suffocated when he became
entrapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame in April 2008. CPSC is aware of 13 additional incidents
involving the recalled cribs collapsing due to the metal mattress- support frame bending or detaching, including
one child entrapment that did not result in injury, and one child who suffered minor cuts to his head when his
mattress collapsed and he fell out of the crib.
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.
Due to the fact that Simplicity and its successor, SFCA Inc., are no longer in business, CPSC has limited
information about the num ber of cribs sold. All Sim plicity drop-side cribs have previously been recalled for a
hazard involving the drop side. Simplicity drop-side cribs could still be in use by parents or caregivers who are
unaware of the recalls or by those who received a repair kit to immobilize the drop side from Simplicity when the
firm was still in business. This recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames
regardless of model number.
Crib Name
Model Number
All Simplicity Cribs with tubular
metal mattress-support frames,
ALL Model Numbers
regardless of model number
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The name "Simplicity Inc." or "Simplicity for Children" appears on a label on the crib's mattress-support frame
and/or the crib's end panels. The cribs were manufactured in China.
The recalled cribs were sold at Walmart, Target, Babies R Us and other stores nationwide for between $150 and
$300. Consumers should contact the store where the crib was purchased to receive a refund, replacement crib or
store credit.
CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. Make sure to tighten
sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for
disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap, which could fatally entrap a child. In addition, do not try to
repair any side of the crib with tape wire, rope or by other means. I nfants and toddlers have died in cribs with
makeshift repairs.
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.
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Release # 09-260
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to
Risk of Death from Suffocation
consumer product.
Name of Product: Simplicity Drop Side Cribs
Importer/Distributor: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day
to day operations.)
Hazard: The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side
detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this
space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of one death involving an 8-month-old child from Houston, Texas who
became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the
drop side broke. The child's death was previouslv reported by CPSC. CPSC also is aware of an additional 25
incidents involving the drop side detaching from the crib. In six of
these incidents, the drop side detached because
the plastic flexible tab deformed or broke. I n four of the drop side detachment incidents, other plastic parts,
including connectors or tracks, deformed or broke. I n two of the incidents, two children became entrapped
between the drop side and the crib mattress. There were no reported injuries.
Description: This recall involves all drop side cribs with a different or "newer" style of plastic hardware from those
cribs recalled in September 2007. This newer style of Sim plicity hardware can be identified by a flexible plastic tab
at the top of the lower tracks. The recalled model numbers include but may not be lim ited to: 8050, 8325, 8620,
8745,8748,8755,8756,8765,8778,8810, and 8994,8995,8996.
Sold at: Department stores, children's stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through
June 2009 for between $150 and $300.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping
environment for their baby. Consumers should im mediately return the crib to the place of purchase for a refund,
replacement or store credit.
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Release #09-093
This press release has been updated to include Fisher-Price logo cribs.
Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support
Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
Name of Product: Stork Craft Baby Cribs
Units: About 535,000 (including 92,000 with the Fisher-Price logo)
Manufacturer: Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada
Hazard: The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more
support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can
become entrapped and suffocate.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 10 incidents in which one or more mattress support brackets broke. In several incidents, the
support bracket broke causing the mattress to collapse and create a gap between the mattress and crib rails. CPSC received a report of
a toddler who sustained bruises to his forehead. In another incident a child reportedly became entrapped in the gap between the
mattress and the drop side rail with no injury.
Description: This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs and Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. All Stork Craft Baby cribs with
manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008 are included in this recalL. All Stork Craft cribs with the
Fisher-Price logo have distribution dates between May 2000 and December 2004. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The
manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact information are located on the
assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's insignia "Storkcraft baby" or "storkling" is inscribed on the
drop side teething rail of some cribs. In the product that contains the "Fisher-Price" logo, this logo can be found on the crib's teething raiL,
in the manufacturer's instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of
Sold at: Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com,
Costco.com and Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.
Manufactured in: Canada. China and Indonesia
Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping
enviro nment for the ir baby. Consumers shou Id contact Sto rk Craft to receive a free replacement kit. with new mattress support brackets.
Consumer Contact: Contact Stork Craft toll-free at (866) 361-3321 anytime to order the free replacement kit or log on to
www.storkcraft.com
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families from products that pose a fire, electricaL. chemicaL. or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer
products - such as toys cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate
of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 5957054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https:llwww.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general
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Release #09-181
SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to
Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product
Name of Product: SunKids Convertible Cribs
Units: About 1,900
Importer: Suntech Enterprises Inc., of
City of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if its not zipped
into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate.
Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported with this crib. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving
another company's nearly identical crib that was recalled. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and
suffocated.
Description: The recall involves the SunKids convertible criblplaypen/bassinetlbed with model number PY256. "SunKids" is
embroidered on the bottom left of the crib's drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly,
and bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy, and bed skirt are covered
in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart.
Sold at: Small Juvenile product retailers in NY. N. J., and Calif. from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional info rmation, contact Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. PT
Monday through Friday.
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or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting
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fam ilies fro m products that pose a fire, electrical, che mical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensu re the safety of consumer
products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the
rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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Toy Makers Fight for Exemption From
Rules
By ANDREW MARTIN
Is a football mainly for children? What about a Halloween costume or a model train?
None of the above, manufacturers say, as a new federal crackdown on dangerous toys has left some in
the industry cryng foul and not wanting to play.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has been swamped with requests to exempt playtings
from the new regulations, put in place after extensive toy recalls several years ago.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 gave the commission the job of defining a
"children's product" - which includes such things as toys, clothing and household goods - and
eventually enforcing the act. But coming up with that definition has become so diffcult that the
commission has postponed votes three times.
Another vote is scheduled for Wednesday, but it is unclear if the five commissioners - three
Democrats and two Republicans - can reach an agreement this time. A spokesman for the
commission declined to comment.
Critics of the crackdown argue that it heaps additional costs on small, American-based businesses that
were not responsible for the tainted toys, many of which were made in China for large toy companies.
So many manufacturers want out - even if their arguments may leave some children scratching their
heads.
The Halloween Industry Association, for example, insists "thematic" costumes may not meet the
definition because teenagers and adults like to get dressed up as Superman and Batman, too.
Model train makers point out that that the tyical customer for their locomotives is not a child but a
53-year-old man. The Handmade Toy Alliance maintains that child-size instruments and craft tools
should be exempt because an adult is usually supervsing.
And the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association says that a 30-year-old can share the same
fantasies as a lO-year-old, "of
being Eli Manning and throwing the winning touchdown pass in the
Super Bowl with no time left on the clock." Therefore, it argues, footballs, lacrosse sticks and baseball
bats should be considered "general use products" rather than toys, regardless of their size or the age of
the user.
"The fact that legitimate sporting goods have 'play value' or that users have 'fun' while using a
legitimate sport good is tangential to the well-recognized foundational purposes of these products,"
wrote Bil Sells, the group's vice president, in a letter to the commission. His group "takes the position
that 'size' does not matter."
Rachel Weintraub, director of product safety at the Consumer Federation of America, a consumer
advocacy group that backs the new regulations, said it was important for the commission to clarify
"what the limited gray area is and further narrow that universe." Since the point of the law is to protect
children, she said, the commission should err on the side of children rather than manufacturers.
"I think there is some reasonable ambiguity," Ms. Weintraub said. "But I think that the ambiguous
universe is quite smalL."
The new enforcement was brought about by an influx of tainted toy trains, jewelry and other imports
from China in 2007 that led to a recall of 45 milion toys and other children's products. In the
aftermath, Congress passed legislation giving the safety commission vastly greater authority to
regulate children's products. Among the regulations are more safety testing, additional recordkeeping
and a reduction in the amount of lead that is allowed.
It defined a children's product as one that is "designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of
age or younger." Lawmakers said regulators should consider the manufacturer's statement about the
product's intended use; whether the product's packaging and promotion were geared toward children;
and whether the product was generally recognized as being intended for youngsters.
But even those caveats leave room for interpretation. For instance, the commission suggests that pens
not be considered children's products unless they are embellshed with "childish themes or play value."
In another example, the commission says that a stuffed animal that is part of a Valentine's Day gift "is
likely to be considered a children's product even though it has been combined in a promotion with a
general use or adult product." The reason, the commission says, is that the stuffed animal wil
probably end up in a child's hands.
Critics point to provisions in the law that they deem ludicrous. For instance, a paper clip that is
included in a science kit for schoolchildren would have to be tested for lead. But a teacher can walk
into any drug store and buy a box of paper clips that would not be subject to the same testing.
Similarly, a lamp that is festooned with cartoon characters would have to be tested, but a lamp without
the characters would not.
The industry has had some success in persuading the commission to soften its stance. In the latest
draft of the "children's product" definition, released this month, the commission granted an exemption
to model train makers and a few others.
But the commission refused to give any slack to child-size musical instruments and craft tools. And, as
far as sporting goods were concerned, the draft suggested that size does matter: equipment marketed
to children would be considered children's products. The same goes for Halloween costumes marketed
to children.
The draft proposal has many manufacturers and store owners fuming. Dan Marshall, vice president of
the Handmade Toy Alliance, said the commission "ignored everybody's input, including ours."
"They took a definition that was open to interpretation and added layers of
vagaries," said Mr.
Marshall, who sells handcrafted toys at a shop in St. PauL. "We just all want some clarity on what we
are supposed to do."

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