CPSC recall 02-526, announced March 26, 2002, covers Childcraft Education Wooden Changing Table with Steps (about 700 units). When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 631-5652, go to www.childcraft.com, or email service@childcrafteducation.com.
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Which products are included?
The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high. The front of the unit has three doors, behind a door are toddler steps that slide out and in when not in use, while the other doors house a storage area with two sliding drawers. The top changing table has a quilted vinyl pad, built-in safety straps, and a wall shelf unit. The recalled changing tables with steps were manufactured prior to December 1, 2000.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.
Incidents and injuries
Childcraft Education Corp. has received two reports of children having had their fingers caught inside the hinges. One child required stitches and the other needed surgery.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Childcraft Education
- Manufacturer
- Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa.
- Product type
- Tables
- Recall number
- 02-526
- Units
- About 700
- Sold at / sales period
- Childcraft Education Corp. sold the recalled changing tables with steps to daycare centers and pre-schools, from January 1998 to May 2001, for about $700.
Wooden Changing Table with Steps
CPSC product type: Changing Tables
Recall contact information
For more information, call Childcraft Education Corp. at (800) 631-5652 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, visit its website at www.childcraft.com or email service@childcrafteducation.com
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