Metal Cribs Recalled by Coaster Company of America
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ken Giles
May 15,1997
(301) 504-7052
Release # 97-125
CPSC, Coaster Company of America Inc. Announce Recall of
Baby Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coaster Company of America
Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is recalling 1,856
full-size metal baby cribs. There are two models of cribs
being recalled. The cribs pose entrapment or choking hazards
to babies that could lead to serious injury or death.
CPSC and Coaster Company of America Inc. are not aware
of any injuries involving these cribs. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Coaster Company of America Inc. is recalling 912
full-size white metal cribs (item no. 2364). Some of these
cribs have slat spacing greater than 2-3/8 inches and all of
these cribs have scrolls along the top of the crib. Babies
could be strangled if their heads become entrapped between
the slats. In addition, babies could be seriously injured or
strangled if their clothing gets caught on the scrolls or if
their limbs get caught in the spaces around the scrolls.
Finally, the plastic end caps covering the ends of each
scroll could separate, presenting a small parts choking
hazard to babies.
The cribs are on wheels and are made of metal with a
white enamel finish. Plastic gold end caps cover the ends of
each scroll. There are two or three stickers on the end of
the mattress support. The orange sticker is labeled in part,
"Warning: Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
instructions could result in injury or death..." The yellow
sticker is labeled in part, "Warning: Any mattress used in
this crib must be at least 17 1/4 inches...by 51 5/8
inches...with a thickness not exceeding 6 inches..." Some
cribs have an additional white sticker that is labeled in
part, "Coaster Co. of America...Los Angeles, CA...Item No.
2364...Made in Mexico..." The crib is packaged in a
cardboard box. Assembly is required.
Coaster Company of America Inc. is also recalling 944
full-size white metal cribs (item no. 2368). These cribs
have slat spacing greater than 2-3/8 inches and a side rail
latching device that could be accidentally activated by a
baby. Babies could be strangled if their heads become
entrapped between the slats. In addition, babies could be
seriously injured if they accidentally activate the side
rail latching device and become trapped or fall out of the
crib.
The cribs are on wheels and are made of metal with a
white enamel finish. There is a small silver sticker on the end rail that is labeled in
part, "Coaster Co. of America...Santa Fe Springs, CA...Made in Taiwan..." The crib may not have a
model number on it or other labeling information. The crib
is packaged in a cardboard box. Assembly is required.
Both models of cribs were sold by small independent
retail stores nationwide, including furniture, mattress,
baby, gift, and appliance stores, for about $169 to $199.
The crib with scrolls (item no. 2364) was sold from June
1996 through April 1997. The crib without scrolls (item no.
2368) was sold from January 1995 through December 1996.
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a full refund
or replacement. For more information, consumers should call
Coaster Company of America Inc. at (800) 221-9699, extension
157 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
Consumers and the media can contact Jesús Chaírez at
(214) 827-6239 for Spanish language services or to obtain a
copy of this press release in Spanish.