CPSC, Vermont Precision Woodworks Announce Recall of Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), 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.
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 or visit
the firm's web site at www.vermontprecisionwoodworks.com
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.