Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Recall 11048 · Nov 22, 2010 · Bassettbaby
90,000
units affected
90,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11048
- Date
- Nov 22, 2010
- Company
- Bassettbaby
- Units affected
- 90,000
- Product
- Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware
- Product type
- Cribs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have a drop side with external plastic hardware. The cribs were sold in a variety of finishes. A label is attached to the footboard or headboard with the names "Bassettbaby" or "Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc." as well as the model number, production date and other information. On some older models the manufacturer's name appears on a separate label. Note: This recall does not include non drop-side cribs. Style NumberProduct Description 5091-0604 Mission Single 5591-0604 Mission Single 5991-0604 Mission Single 5891-0604 Mission Single 5092-0604 Mission Bay Single 5592-0604 Mission Bay Single 5892-0604 Mission Bay Single 5992-0604 Mission Bay Single 5093-0604 Cape Cod Single 5093-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5593-0604 Cape Cod Single 5593-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5893-0604 Cape Cod Single 5893-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5993-0604 Cape Cod Single 5993-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5693-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5765-0504 Woodlands Single 5919-0620 Bel-Aire 3 N 1 5100-0522 Terrace Park 3 N 1 5026-0620 Parson Ridge 4 N 1 5026-0504 Parson Ridge Single 5062-0504 Shenandoah Single 5062-0620 Shenandoah 4 N 1 5862-0620 Shenandoah 4 N 1 5089-0504 Chimney Corners Single 5446-0504 Hidden Hills Single 5935-0521 New Haven 3 N 1 5936-0521 New Haven 3 N 1 5405-0620 Richmond Park 3 N 1 5960-0604 Cottage Single 5960-0604Q Cottage Single 5665-0621 Timber Creek 4 N 1 5665-0621F Timber Creek 4 N 1 5665-0621S Timber Creek 4 N 1 5666-0621 Timber Creek 4 N 1...
What can happen
The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported. In one of the incidents a child became entrapped between the mattress and the drop-side. In three of the incidents children fell out of the cribs. The firm also has received 154 reports of drop-side hardware breaking during shipment, assembly or use.
- Sold at
- Children's product stores, and other retailers nationwide and on-line from January 2000 through August 2010 for between about $200 and $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
What is the hazard?
The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to.
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.