CPSC recall 09-093, announced January 13, 2009, covers Stork Craft Baby Cribs (about 535,000 units). The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. The notice cites 10 incident reports. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Recall contact: call (866) 361-3321, or go to www.storkcraft.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs and Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. All Stork Craft Baby cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008 are included in this recall. All Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo have distribution dates between May 2000 and December 2004. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's insignia "Storkcraft baby" or "storkling" is inscribed on the drop side teething rail of some cribs. In the product that contains the "Fisher-Price" logo, this logo can be found on the crib's teething rail, in the manufacturer's instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of the Twinkle-Twinkle and Crystal crib models.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC is aware of 10 incidents in which one or more mattress support brackets broke. In several incidents, the support bracket broke, causing the mattress to collapse and create a gap between the mattress and crib rails. CPSC received a report of a toddler who sustained bruises to his forehead. In another incident a child reportedly became entrapped in the gap between the mattress and the drop side rail with no injury.
Official remedy
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free replacement kit, with new mattress support brackets.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Mattresses
- Recall number
- 09-093
- Units
- About 535,000 (including 92,000 with the Fisher-Price logo)
- Manufactured in
- Canada, China, Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.
Stork Craft Baby Cribs
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
Contact Stork Craft toll-free at (866) 361-3321 anytime to order the free replacement kit or log on to www.storkcraft.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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