Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09075 · Dec 23, 2008 · Munire
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09075
- Date
- Dec 23, 2008
- Company
- Munire
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the "Newport Rubbed Black" cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture. Models listed below are included in the recall: Model Name 7900 Newport Lifetime Crib 7918 Hutch for Combo & Double Dresser 7915 Mirror 7908 Combo 7902 Nightstand 7907 Conversion Kit for Lifetime Crib 7905 5-Drawer Dresser 7929 Armoire 7975 Guardrail for Lifetime Crib 7906 Double Dresser 7914 Bookcase 7901 Newport OldeWorld Crib
What can happen
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
- Sold at
- Specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through November 2008 for about $600 for the crib and the matching furniture pieces were sold between $700 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled newport 4-in-1 cribs and matching furniture?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
What is the hazard?
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
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.