Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-10-22). Hazards: fall, entrapment, strangulation, suffocation. About 3,250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11018 |
| Published | 2010-10-22 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Cribs |
| Products | Drop-Side Cribs |
| Firm named in the title | Ethan Allen |
| Firms | Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 3,250 |
| Hazard classes | fall, entrapment, strangulation, suffocation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Ethan Allen stores from January 2002 through December 2008 for between $550 and $900. |
Description
This recall involves Ethan Allen brand cribs with item numbers 14-5650, 15-5650, 16-5650, 26-5650, 35-5622, 36-5620, 36-5622 and 38-5622. "Ethan Allen" and the item number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors.
Hazard
The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail 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 incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact any Ethan Allen store to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. 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.
Incidents and injuries
Ethan Allen has received five reports of incidents involving the crib's drop-side detaching, resulting in bumps and bruises to three children. One child became entrapped and two children fell out of the crib after the drop side detached, one child received a pinched hand and one child received an unspecified injury.
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