Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08544 · Feb 14, 2008 · Bassettbaby
18
units affected
18
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08544
- Date
- Feb 14, 2008
- Company
- Bassettbaby
- Units affected
- 18
- Product
- Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves a full-size, drop-side crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0504. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. No other models are included in this recall.
What can happen
Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen, creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bassettbaby has received three reports of spindles coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wendy bellissimo hidden hills collection drop-side cribs?
Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen, creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.