April
25, 2002
Vermont
Precision Woodworks, of Morrisville, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 990
cribs. The slats on the cribs can loosen and detach from the drop side rail,
creating a large opening between the slats where a child's head or neck could
become entrapped, resulting in serious injury or death. Vermont Precision
Woodworks has received 21 reports of slats detaching. No injuries have been
reported.
The recalled cribs include models, 7010Alpine, 7020 Caspian, 7030 Coventry,
7040 Dunmore and 7070 Haystack. The full-size cribs are solid maple and are
available in five finishes, natural, colonial, white, cherry, and cinnamon. A
label on the bottom of the cribs reads, "Vermont Precision
Woodworks." The manufacturing date and model name is also printed on the
label. The cribs were made in the USA. Juvenile product and furniture stores
sold the cribs nationwide from January 2000 through March 2002 for between $500
and $800.
The
ASTM voluntary standard for full-size baby cribs includes tests for structural
integrity of crib components. CPSC staff found that the recalled side rails
failed the ASTM voluntary standard test. Vermont Woodworks revised the assembly
procedure for the replacement rails to comply with the ASTM standard.
Consumers
should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until the repair has been
performed. Vermont Precision Woodworks is providing consumers with replacement
drop side rails. Consumers can contact Vermont Precision Woodworks toll-free at
(866) 869-7974 anytime.