CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Changing Tables

Recalled May 17, 2001 · CPSC recall 01154 · Child Craft

Hazard

Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled changing tables immediately and call Child Craft to receive information on participating in this recall.

Units

About 4,300

Incidents / injuries

Child Craft has received six reports of the changing tables falling apart, including one report of a baby starting to fall from a collapsing table, when she was caught by her mother. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The changing table is made of beech wood and comes in a variety of colors including white, honey oak, natural and cherry finishes. The table measures about 38 inches high by 35 inches wide by 20 inches deep. There are two labels on one of the rails of the changing table. One label is gold and reads in part "Child Craft Industries" and the other label is stamped in black ink and reads in part "FoppsPedretti, Made in Italy."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled changing tables immediately and call Child Craft to receive information on participating in this recall.

Contact

Consumers may call Child Craft at (877) 716-2757 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Changing tables

Imported by

Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.

Retailers

Department and specialty stores nationwide, including Sears and Burlington Coat Factory, sold the changing tables, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $150.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →