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Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies "R" UsDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs Units: About 550 Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. Hazard: The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants. Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has received no reports of incidents or injuries. Description: This recall involves a full-size crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0521. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. Sold by: Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through February 2008 for about $500. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby to schedule an in-home inspection of the crib. Recalled cribs will be replaced. The firm has contacted consumers directly. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (866) 618-5446 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's web site at www.bassettbaby.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/8/2008 Reason: The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The blaster’s plunger can pull the user’s skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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