Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08350 · Aug 5, 2008 · Mother Hubbard's Cupboards
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08350
- Date
- Aug 5, 2008
- Company
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboards
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes the following wooden full-size cribs: "Enchantment" (model #210), "Hush a Bye" (model #215), "Once upon a time" (model #320) and "Rock a bye" (model #1900-350). Only date codes from 0306 through 0308 are included in this recall. "Mother Hubbard's Cupboards", the model number and date code are printed on a label located on the bottom inside of the right side.
What can happen
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Mother Hubbard's Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product stores from March 2006 through March 2008 for between $500 and $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cribs?
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Mother Hubbard's Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.
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.