Largest Crib Recall in American History: 2.1 Million

It is the largest crib recall in American history. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than two million Stork Craft “drop-side” cribs–some bearing the Fisher Price logo. It was the second time Stork Craft cribs were recalled this year. In January, about 535,000 were recalled amid safety concerns.

The CPSC said the cribs’ drop-side, which is attached with plastic hardware, can detach unexpectedly and create a space between the crib wall and the adjacent mattress. Infants and toddlers can become trapped in the space and suffocate or fall to the floor, the agency said.

There have been 110 documented incidents of drop-side detachment, including 67 in the United States and 43 in Canada. Among those, four resulted in suffocation and 20 resulted in falls that caused injuries ranging from concussion to bumps and bruises.

Stork Craft’s recall is just the latest in a series of problems that have plagued infant products. In recent years, nearly five million cribs have been recalled for a broad range of safety issues. Earlier this month, one million Maclaren Strollers were recalled after twelve children had their fingertips amputated in its hinges.

This latest recall involves drop-side cribs manufactured between January 1993 and October 2009.
The cribs were sold at major retailers including Sears and Wal-Mart and online at Amazon.com and Target.com between January 1993 and October 2009. The CPSC says parents should immediately stop using them until they receive a repair kit.

More information on Recalls: www.cpsc.gov. Consumers can contact the company, 877-274-0277, to order the free repair kit.

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