CPSC, Child Craft Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Child Craft Cribs

Units: 155

Manufacturer/Importer: Child Craft Industries Inc., of New Salisbury, Ind.

Hazard: A wooden strip added to the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing problem could come loose, creating a space in violation of the federal crib standard and posing a risk of entrapment. In addition, the three pin nails used to hold the strip in place pose a laceration hazard if the wooden strip detaches.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled cribs have their model number 37001 or 27601 printed on a label on the bottom rail of the head or foot board. The 37001 crib comes in three finishes: chestnut, white and cherry. The 27601 crib in aspen also comes in three finishes: natural, pecan and cognac.

Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from April 14, 2005 through October 2005. The 37001 pine crib sold for about $350. The 27601 hardwood (aspen) crib sold for about $500.

Made in: Honduras

Remedy: Stop using the crib immediately and call Child Craft Industries for free replacement ends.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Child Craft Industries at (800) 725-8625 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or send email to mprater@childcraftindustries.com