CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Spindle Cribs

Recalled September 8, 2005 · CPSC recall 05260 · Pottery Barn Kids

Hazard

The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping).

Units

About 7,600

Incidents / injuries

Pottery Barn Kids has received six reports of incidents involving spindles detaching from the crib. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Spindle Crib, model number 4825402. The product name and model number are printed on a label affixed to the base of the crib. Sold in white, pink and blue, the cribs are made of hardwood and measure 30.5" x 54.5" x 45" high.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping).

Contact

For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 330-6905 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com

Product

Spindle Crib

Distributed by

Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Pottery Barn Kids retail stores, the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and PotteryBarnKids.com nationwide, from January 2004 through July 2005, for between $300 and $500.

Made in

Taiwan

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