Product Recall Number: 13-245
Why was Rockland Furniture round cribs recalled?
The crib's drop-side rails can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail. When this happens, the drop-side rail can fall out of position and create a space where an infant or toddler can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. In addition, drop-side related incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Product Recall Number: 13-245
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-07-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Rockland Furniture round cribs
Description: The crib's drop sides can malfunction and detach. Infants can roll and become wedged or trapped. Children can also fall out of the crib.
Hazard Description: The crib's drop-side rails can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail. When this happens, the drop-side rail can fall out of position and create a space where an infant or toddler can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. In addition, drop-side related incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,900
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Rockland Furniture for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. Until the crib is repaired, consumers should find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed, depending on the child's age.
Sold At: jcpenney stores and online at jcpenney.com from January 2005 to December 2008 for about $400.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed