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Recall 11343 — Drop-side cribs

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-09-29

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
11343
Date of alert
2011-09-29
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Shermag Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves wooden drop-side cribs with hidden drop-side hardware. The cribs were sold in various colors. Model numbers 202647, 211047 and 272547 are included in this recall. The cribs were sold separately and as part of the "City Lights," "Fairy Tales" and "Dormez Vous" furniture collections. "Shermag" is printed on a tag on the mattress springs. The model numbers can be found on stickers and warning labels on the crib's headboard or footboard. Hazards: The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assem
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Shermag-Recalls-to-Repair-Drop-Side-Cribs-Due-

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