Recall of Dangerous Drop-Side Cribs
On November 23, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs. The recall occurred due to the growing concern about a defect in the crib’s drop-slide feature, which allows the crib’s gate to slide up and down. This defect can lead to the plastic hardware of the drop-side breaking, which may cause one of the corners of the crib to detach. Due to this problem, infants may become stuck in the space between the side of the crib and the mattress.
More than 1.2 million of these cribs have been sold in the U.S over the past sixteen years. So far, the safety commission has reported 110 incidents relating to this defect, with at least four infants dying from being stuck in the gates of the crib. CBS Evening News reported recently that over the past decade, this crib has been blamed for dozens of infant deaths. Some safety advocates have urged federal regulators to create tougher standards for manufacturers of the drop-side crib. Some others have called for a complete ban of the cribs.
It is recommended that parents stop using the recalled cribs immediately. They should not attempt to repair the cribs without using a special repair kit from the manufacturer. The New York Times has further information on how to obtain this repair kit.
Contact our Personal Injury Attorneys
If your child or a child of someone you know has suffered injuries as a result of a defect in a drop-side crib, contact the attorneys at the Pintas Law Firm immediately. We will provide you with a free no-obligation consultation and explain your legal rights.