Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
Recall 10134 · Feb 9, 2010 · Generation 2 Worldwide
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10134
- Date
- Feb 9, 2010
- Company
- Generation 2 Worldwide
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall includes all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" full-size and portable drop side cribs. 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.
What can happen
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 detached, the drop side creates a space, into which a child can roll and become entrapped. Entrapment between the drop side and the crib mattress creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which a child could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.
The fix
Do not attempt to fix these cribs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In July 2007, an-eight-month-old child from Newark, Ohio suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. In October 2003, an eight-month-old child from Richmond, Ind. suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. In September 2002, a six-month-old from Staunton, Va. suffocated when he became entrapped between the drop side and crib mattress.
- Sold at
- Numerous local furniture and retail stores including Buy Buy Baby, and Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide for between $60 and $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled generation 2 worldwide and "childesigns" drop side cribs?
Do not attempt to fix these cribs.
What is the hazard?
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 detached, the drop side creates a space, into which a child can roll and become entrapped. Entrapment between the drop side and the crib mattress creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In.
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.