Shermag Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Recalled September 29, 2011 · CPSC recall 11343 · Shermag

Hazard

The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 2,300; about 800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and the firm are aware of 21 incidents involving drop sides that failed or detached. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves wooden drop-side cribs with hidden drop-side hardware. The cribs were sold in various colors. Model numbers 202647, 211047 and 272547 are included in this recall. The cribs were sold separately and as part of the "City Lights," "Fairy Tales" and "Dormez Vous" furniture collections. "Shermag" is printed on a tag on the mattress springs. The model numbers can be found on stickers and warning labels on the crib's headboard or footboard.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact the firm to request a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.

Contact

For additional information, contact Shermag at (800) 567-3419 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.shermag.com

Product

Drop-side cribs

Manufacturer(s)

Shermag Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Retailers

The Land of Nod and other baby specialty stores from September 2004 through December 2008 for between $400 and $800.

Made in

China

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