CPSC Announces Another Dropside Crib Recall
Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” drop side cribs were recently recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The crib’s plastic hardware can break, causing the crib’s drop side to detach from the crib and creating a space where infants or toddlers can roll and become entrapped.
Additionally, the crib’s mattress support can detach from the crib frame, again creating a suffocation or entrapment hazard.
CPSC has received reports of 3 deaths, 20 cases of the drop side breaking, and 8 reports of mattress support detachment. The manufacturer, Generation 2, went out of business in 2005, so the CPSC has limited information about the cribs. All drop side cribs from these manufacturers, regardless of model numbers or style, have been recalled.
The cribs were sold at furniture and retail stores such as Buy Buy Baby, Kmart and Walmart nationwide at prices ranging from $60 to $160. The CPSC advises parents to contact the store where they purchased the crib for one of the following:
- refund
- replacement crib
- store credit
Policies will vary depending on the retailer. If you have difficulties obtaining one of the options from the retailer, contact the CPSC for assistance.