Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia

The U.S. Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 1,000 “Diane” drop side cribs that can pose entrapment and fall hazards to children. Slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails.

Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard of Ontario, Canada distributed the cribs, which were manufactured in Slovenia. The company received 18 reports of slats detaching from the rails of the crib, although no injuries were reported. The recalled cribs were sold at children’s product and mass merchandise stores from September 2002 through December 2005.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Diane crib and contact Caramia furniture to receive a replacement drop side. The free replacement will be available starting in March 2010.

Hardware on cribs should be tightened regularly to ensure that the crib is sturdy. When using a drop side crib, make sure that the drop side or other moving parts operate correctly.

AUTHOR: Annette Hulbert