WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Generation 2 Worldwide, of Dothan, Ala., is
recalling about 6,600 Next Generation Pisces Cribs. The slats on the
headboards and footboards of these cribs can come loose, creating a
large opening between the slats. CPSC standards limit the space between
side rail slats to no more than 2 3/8 inches. Spacing larger than this
enables an infant to become entrapped in the side rails, which can
result in serious injury or death.
Generation 2 Worldwide has received 12 reports of slats on these
cribs coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
These Next Generation Pisces Cribs are model number 67-8100. They
were manufactured between March 4, 1997 and March 10, 1998. The model
number and date of manufacture can be found on a sticker at the bottom
of the headboard. The Pisces Crib has a high arched headboard and
footboard with the middle two slats joined in a small arch underneath
the top rails. The crib has a natural wood finish. The drop side rail of
the crib has the "NEXT GENERATIONTM" brand name stamped in gold-colored
letters. Fully assembled cribs measure 30.2 inches wide, 54.4 inches
long and 49.6 inches high.
Retail stores and juvenile furniture stores nationwide sold these
cribs from March 1997 through December 1998 for about $199.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled cribs until
the repair has been performed. Generation 2 Worldwide is offering
consumers replacement endboards with instructions and the necessary tool
for replacement. The original headboard and foot board should be
destroyed after the replacement has been completed. To order the repair
kit or for more information, consumers should call Generation 2
Worldwide at (800) 736-1140, Extension 224, between 7 a.m to 4 p.m. CDT
Monday through Friday.
This recall does not include Pisces Cribs with model number 67-
8102.
