CPSC recall 09-075, announced December 23, 2008, covers Munire Furniture Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture (about 3,000 units). The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture.
Which products are included?
The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the "Newport Rubbed Black" cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture. Models listed below are included in the recall: Model Name 7900 Newport Lifetime Crib 7918 Hutch for Combo & Double Dresser 7915 Mirror 7908 Combo 7902 Nightstand 7907 Conversion Kit for Lifetime Crib 7905 5-Drawer Dresser 7929 Armoire 7975 Guardrail for Lifetime Crib 7906 Double Dresser 7914 Bookcase 7901 Newport OldeWorld Crib
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Munire Furniture
- Manufacturer
- Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 09-075
- Units
- About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through November 2008 for about $600 for the crib and the matching furniture pieces were sold between $700 and $1,000.
Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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