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Furniture
Name of Product: Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex
Cribs and Captiva Cribs
Importer: Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J. They were manufactured in Indonesia.
Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four
support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent
the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position,
allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard. No incidents
or injuries have been reported.
Description: The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include Majestic Curved
Top 
cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000;
Essex cribs with model number 7100; Brighton/Sussex cribs with model number 9100
and Captiva cribs with model number 5100. Only cribs with manufacture dates between
November 1, 2005, and November 1, 2007, are included in the recall. The crib model
number is printed on the white label on the bottom inside of the right side rail.
The crib manufacture date is printed on either the white label near the model
number or on the white label located on the bottom of the headboard. Cribs with
a green sticker on the mattress frame are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2005 through
November 2007 for between $400 and $600.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs and contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement spring brackets.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Munire Furniture Inc. at
(866) 586-9639 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.munirefurniture.com. (2-29-08)
The firm has received a report of a fatality when the entertainment center collapsed
on a 19-month-old child. The firm has received three other reports of minor injuries
involving the entertainment center.
The recalled entertainment centers are black with two lower miter-framed doors, two glass doors at the top and CD storage racks. They measure about 54 inches wide, 71 inches high and 20 inches deep. They were sold under the Ridgewood/Charleswood brand name. Model number 93956 is printed on the instruction manual.
They were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide, including K-Mart stores, from June 2000 through May 2005 for about $200. The entertainment centers were manufactured in the United States.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled entertainment centers and contact Ameriwood to receive a free support panel repair kit.
For additional information, contact Ameriwood toll-free at (877) 732-8252 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ameriwood.com. (12-06-07)
Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating
a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13-month-old child's hand becoming entrapped between the railings.
Description: This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey and cherry finishes. The full-size cribs have a sleigh design and one of the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975, 324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535, 338537 and 332884 in cherry. All other Wendy Bellissimo Collection cribs are not involved in this recall.
Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2007 for about $500.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (888) 897-4689 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bassettbaby.com. (11-15-07)
Manufacturer: Iceberg Enterprises LLC, of Park Ridge, Ill. They were manufactured in the United States.
Hazard: The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Iceberg Enterprises has received about 15 reports of chairs collapsing while in use, including three minor injuries.
Description: This recall involves Iceberg plastic round leg folding chairs. The metal support of the chair is charcoal and the seat and back support are beige. "Iceberg" is printed on a logo located on the back of the seat. Chairs with oval-shaped legs are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Office supply retailers nationwide from August 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Iceberg Enterprises to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Iceberg Enterprises at (800) 580-1310 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at chairrecall@icebergenterprises.com. (11-14-07)
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the
arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.
Description: This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com. (10-31-07)
CPSC, in cooperation with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., has announced that a remedy is now available for parents and caregivers who were impacted by the September 21, 2007, voluntary recall of about 1 million Simplicity and Graco logo cribs with older hardware. Simplicity will provide consumers with a repair kit that immobilizes the drop-side.
After an intensive effort to develop a repair that would allow safe use of the drop-side, CPSC staff and Simplicity have determined that the safest repair option is to immobilize the drop-side. This repair program will be monitored by CPSC staff and is intended to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to infants.
The free repair kit will be sent to crib owners who have pre-registered or who register now on Simplicity's Web site (www.simplicityforchildren.com) or through Simplicity's hotline at (888) 593-9274. In addition, consumers will be offered a rebate coupon for a future purchase as an incentive to return a reply card indicating that they have successfully installed the repair hardware.
Simplicity will also have live operators available at (800) 858-8323 to provide technical assistance to consumers and will make a video version of the assembly instructions available at www.simplicityforchildren.com.
Consumers who, due to the condition of their crib, believe they are unable to take advantage of the repair kit should immediately call Simplicity at (800) 858-8323 to address their concern.
The hazard with the recalled crib is that the drop-side can detach, which creates a dangerous gap and can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. CPSC and Simplicity are aware of three deaths in Simplicity-manufactured cribs with older style hardware, as well as seven infant entrapments and 56 incidents with these cribs.
The Simplicity crib models with recalled hardware include Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. The recall also involves the following Simplicity cribs that used the Graco logo: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and the Trio.
To determine what type of hardware is on their crib, all Simplicity consumers should call the Simplicity hotline, visit www.simplicityforchildren.com, or refer to the hardware photos.
WARNING: DO NOT use the repair kit on a crib that has not been recalled. (10-25-07)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., of about one million cribs. The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. CPSC is aware of two deaths in Simplicity manufactured cribs with older style hardware, including a 9-month-old child and a 6-month-old child, where the drop-side was installed upside down. CPSC is also aware of seven infant entrapments and 55 incidents in these cribs.
CPSC is also investigating the death of a 1-year-old child in a Simplicity crib with newer style hardware, in which the drop-side was installed upside down. CPSC is warning parents and caregivers to check all Simplicity cribs to make sure the drop-side is installed right side up.
The drop-side failures result from both the hardware and crib design, which allow consumers to unintentionally install the drop-side upside down. This, in turn, can weaken the hardware and cause the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side detaches, it creates a gap in which infants can become entrapped.
CPSC is also aware of two incidents that occurred when the drop-side was correctly installed with older style hardware, though the upside down installation greatly increases the risk of failure.
The recalled Simplicity crib models include Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. The recall also involves the following Simplicity cribs that used the Graco logo: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and the Trio.
The recalled cribs have one of the following model numbers, which can be found on the envelope attached to the mattress support and on the label attached to the headboard: 4600, 4605, 4705, 5000, 8000, 8324, 8800, 8740, 8910, 8994, 8050, 8750, 8760 and 8996.
The cribs, which were made in China, were sold in department stores, children's stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 1998 through May 2007 for between $100 and $300.
As an immediate precaution, consumers should check to see if the drop-side is installed right side up. To do this, check to see that the slightly rounded rail with the decorative groove is installed at the top and the plain rail is on the bottom. Next, consumers should make sure the drop-side is securely attached to the tracks in all four corners.
If the drop-side is installed upside down or not securely attached, consumers should stop using the crib immediately. Incorrect installation can cause permanent damage to the hardware and re-installing the drop-side using the same hardware is unsafe.
Consumers should check to see if their crib contains the recalled hardware. Recalled hardware has a flexible tab at the bottom of the lower tracks and the top of the lower tracks are open. Newer hardware, which is not subject to the recall, has the flexible tab located at the top of the lower track and a permanent stop at the bottom.
Consumers who have a crib with older style hardware can receive a free repair by immediately contacting Simplicity toll-free at (888) 593-9274 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or by visiting the firm's Web site at www.simplicityforchildren.com.
Consumers who have a crib with newer style hardware and have installed the drop-side upside down or have broken hardware, should also contact Simplicity immediately.
Consumer Action Guide: Style of Crib Hardware - Consumer Response
- Older Hardware – Recalled: Consumers should contact Simplicity immediately for a free repair.
- Newer Hardware – Warning: Consumers should check crib's drop-side to ensure it is assembled right side up and inspect for broken hardware.
For more information and images of crib parts, check here. (9-24-07)
Distributor: d-Scan Inc., of South Boston, Va., a subsidiary of Tvilum-Scanbirk, of Denmark
Hazard: The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and
have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the
upper bunk to collapse.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of seven incidents in which the upper bunk collapsed after the side slat supports separated from the bunk bed's frame. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. Only model number 82008 is included in this recall. The bunk beds are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. These bunk beds have no markings or labeling.
Sold at: Specialty furniture stores nationwide and on various Web sites from December 2004 through April 2006 for about $600. Beds were manufactured in Denmark.
Remedy: Consumers who have not already received and installed a free repair kit for the side slat supports should immediately stop using the bunk beds until repairs can be made. Contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that can easily be installed at home. Retailers have contacted some consumers who purchased the bunk beds directly.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact d-Scan Inc. at (800) 932-2006 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tvilum-scanbirk.com. (9-05-07)
Name of Product: "Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs
Importer/Distributor: NettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: NettoCollection has received three reports of the side rail spindles separating from the top rail. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The crib side rails are made of wood and sold with a brown finish. Only cribs with model numbers NC-137 and NC-140 and date codes 9/03 and 02/04 are included in the recall. The model numbers, date codes and "Made in Poland" are printed on a label on the crib end panels.
Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from October 2003 through June
2005 for about $1,350. Cribs were manufactured in Poland.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact NettoCollection to receive two replacement side rails.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact NettoCollection toll-free at (866) 996-3886 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nettocollection.com. (9-05-07)
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse,
posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: J. C. Penney has received four reports of chairs splitting and collapsing. One minor whiplash injury has been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color.
Sold by: Exclusively through J.C. Penney catalog and online stores from April 2006 through June 2007 for about $250 for a set of four chairs. Chairs were manufactured in Malaysia.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.jcp.com. (8-23-07)
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