Ethan Allen recalls drop-side cribs with item numbers 14-5650 to 38-5622 due to risk of infant entrapment, suffocation, and falls from malfunctioning drop-side rail hardware.
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.
Ethan Allen is recalling drop-side cribs that can detach, creating a space where infants might get trapped, suffocated, or fall out. Parents should stop using these cribs immediately and get a repair kit or alternative safe sleep space.
The drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach, or fail, creating a gap between the crib and the mattress. This gap can trap a child's body, leading to strangulation or suffocation. Children can also fall out of the crib if the rail becomes unstable.
Parents and caregivers of infants or toddlers using the recalled Ethan Allen drop-side cribs. Children under age 2 are most at risk due to the potential for entrapment or falls.
Check for item numbers 14-5650, 15-5650, 16-5650, 26-5650, 35-5622, 36-5620, 36-5622, or 38-5622 on the crib's headboard or footboard label. The cribs were sold in various colors.
Immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs to prevent entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Contact an Ethan Allen store to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail.
Place the child in an alternative safe sleeping environment, such as a bassinet or toddler bed.
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.
Item numbers 14-5650, 15-5650, 16-5650, 26-5650, 35-5622, 36-5620, 36-5622, and 38-5622.
Check for the item numbers on the crib's headboard or footboard label.
No, the remedy is to get a repair kit from an Ethan Allen store, not to return the crib.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethan Allen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 488 — Ethan Allen Drop-Side Cribs Hello, I own a Drop-Side Cribs that is covered by recall 488 from Ethan Allen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
