Safety regulator, Vermont Precision Woodworks Announce Recall of Cribs
Recall 02149 · Apr 25, 2002 · Vermont Precision Woodworks
990
units affected
990
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02149
- Date
- Apr 25, 2002
- Company
- Vermont Precision Woodworks
- Units affected
- 990
- Product
- Vermont Precision Woodworks cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
The recalled cribs include models, 7010 Alpine, 7020 Caspian, 7030 Coventry, 7040 Dunmore and 7070 Haystack. The full-size cribs are solid maple and are available in five finishes, natural, colonial, white, cherry, and cinnamon. A label on the bottom of the cribs reads, "Vermont Precision Woodworks." The manufacturing date and model name is also printed on the label. The cribs were made in the USA. The ASTM voluntary standard for full-size baby cribs includes tests for structural integrity of crib components. Vermont Woodworks revised the assembly procedure for the replacement rails to comply with the ASTM standard.
What can happen
The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening between the slats, where a child's head or neck could become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement drop side rails.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vermont Precision Woodworks has received 21 reports of slats detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and furniture stores sold the cribs nationwide, from January 2000 through March 2002, for between $500 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vermont precision woodworks cribs?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement drop side rails.
What is the hazard?
The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail, creating a large opening between the slats, where a child's head or neck could become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.