About 90,000 Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware have been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, Bassett Furniture Industries, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). (Non drop-side cribs are not included in this recall.) The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction or detach, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress where an infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, potentially leading to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib in this space. Incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear can also cause drop-side incidents.
CPSC and Bassett Furniture Industries are aware of 18 reported incidents in which drop-sides malfunctioned or detached from the crib, but caused no injuries. In one of the incidents, a child became entrapped between the mattress and the drop side. In another three of the incidents children fell out of the cribs. Bassett Furniture Industries has also received 154 reports of drop-side hardware breaking during shipment, assembly or use.
The recalled cribs, sold in a variety of finishes, are wooden with a metal mattress support and have a drop side with external plastic hardware. A label is attached to the footboard or headboard with the names "Bassettbaby" or "Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc." as well as the model number, production date and other information. On some older models the manufacturer's name appears on a separate label. They were sold at children's product stores and other retailers nationwide and online from January 2000 through August 2010 for between $200 and $500.
Models included in the recall:
|
Style Number |
Product Description |
|
5091-0604 |
Mission Single |
|
5591-0604 |
Mission Single |
|
5991-0604 |
Mission Single |
|
5891-0604 |
Mission Single |
|
5092-0604 |
Mission Bay Single |
|
5592-0604 |
Mission Bay Single |
|
5892-0604 |
Mission Bay Single |
|
5992-0604 |
Mission Bay Single |
|
5093-0604 |
Cape Cod Single |
|
5093-0621 |
Cape Cod 4 N 1 |
|
5593-0604 |
Cape Cod Single |
|
5593-0621 |
Cape Cod 4 N 1 |
|
5893-0604 |
Cape Cod Single |
|
5893-0621 |
Cape Cod 4 N 1 |
|
5993-0604 |
Cape Cod Single |
|
5993-0621 |
Cape Cod 4 N 1 |
|
5693-0621 |
Cape Cod 4 N 1 |
|
5765-0504 |
Woodlands Single |
|
5919-0620 |
Bel-Aire 3 N 1 |
|
5100-0522 |
Terrace Park 3 N 1 |
|
5026-0620 |
Parson Ridge 4 N 1 |
|
5026-0504 |
Parson Ridge Single |
|
5062-0504 |
Shenandoah Single |
|
5062-0620 |
Shenandoah 4 N 1 |
|
5862-0620 |
Shenandoah 4 N 1 |
|
5089-0504 |
Chimney Corners Single |
|
5446-0504 |
Hidden Hills Single |
|
5935-0521 |
New Haven 3 N 1 |
|
5936-0521 |
New Haven 3 N 1 |
|
5405-0620 |
Richmond Park 3 N 1 |
|
5960-0604 |
Cottage Single |
|
5960-0604Q |
Cottage Single |
|
5665-0621 |
Timber Creek 4 N 1 |
|
5665-0621F |
Timber Creek 4 N 1 |
|
5665-0621S |
Timber Creek 4 N 1 |
|
5666-0621 |
Timber Creek 4 N 1 |
|
5666-0621S |
Timber Creek 4 N 1 |
|
5760-0604 |
Mission Single |
|
5860-0604 |
Cottage Single |
|
5860-0620 |
Cottage 3 N 1 |
|
5104-0514 |
Lake Wood Single |
|
5401-0504 |
Lake Wood Single |
|
5871-0621 |
Winsor 4 N 1 |
|
5871-0621W |
Winsor 4 N 1 |
|
5714-0504 |
English Manor Single |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed, depending on the child's age.
For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (800) 308-7485 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bassettbaby.com.
