Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Recall 11020 · Oct 22, 2010 · Victory Land Group
34,000
units affected
34,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11020
- Date
- Oct 22, 2010
- Company
- Victory Land Group
- Units affected
- 34,000
- Product
- Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Remedy
- dispose
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall involves Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs with Kmart model numbers 07-1248 and 07-1252. They were sold in natural and white colors. A label with Kmart and the model number can be found on the inner side of the crib's headboard or footboard on the bottom rail. The 3-in-1 infant cribs can also be converted into a toddler bed and a double bed.
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 the 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 can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.
The fix
The firm is no longer in business. Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs, disable or destroy and discard them. Repair kits are no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Three infants received bruises and abrasions to the neck, back and legs after becoming entrapped when the drop-side detached.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide from February 2007 through October 2008 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heritage collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs?
The firm is no longer in business. Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs, disable or destroy and discard them. Repair kits are no longer available.
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 the 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.