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Consumer product recall

Drop-side Cribs by Ethan Allen

Starting date:
November 19, 2010
Posting date:
November 19, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002452

Affected products

Drop-side Cribs by Ethan Allen

Product description

This recall involves drop-side cribs by Ethan Allen. The cribs come in a variety of colours and can be identified by the following model numbers:

  • 14-5650
  • 15-5650
  • 16-5650
  • 26-5650
  • 35-5622
  • 36-5620
  • 36-5622
  • 38-5622

The name "Ethan Allen" and the model number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard or footboard.

Hazard identified

The crib's hardware can break or become damaged, causing the drop-side to detach. If the drop-side detaches, it could create a space between the side of the crib and the mattress. Infants and toddlers could roll into this space and fall out of the crib or become trapped, which could lead to suffocation, strangulation or death.

Parents and caregivers are reminded to check their baby's drop-side crib regularly. They are instructed not to use it if any parts are loose or missing, or if there are any signs of damage to the drop-side hardware. Only parts obtained from the original manufacturer must be used for repairs. Do not repair broken parts with tape, wire, or rope. Contact the manufacturer if replacement parts or additional instructions are needed.

Ethan Allen has received 5 reports of incidents where the crib's drop-side detached; One child became entrapped, two children fell out of the crib, another child pinched their hand and one child received an unspecified injury.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these cribs.

For more information on crib requirements in Canada as well as the safe use of cribs, see Health Canada's Crib Safety Booklet. For more information on safe sleeping practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information - Safe Sleep Practices for Infants.

Number sold

The exact number of the recalled cribs sold in Canada is unknown; however, a total of 3250 of these recalled cribs were known to have been sold in Canada and the United States.

Time period sold

The recalled cribs were sold from January 2002 through December 2008.

Place of origin

Manufactured in United States and China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Ethan Allen Global Inc.
Danbury
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-339-9398

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What you should do

Consumers should carefully examine the drop-side hardware for any signs of damage. If consumers determine that the drop-side hardware is broken, loose, missing, or deformed, or if there are any other reasons for concern, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative safe sleeping environment for their baby.

Consumers should not return the crib. Ethan Allen is offering a free repair kit to affected consumers. For more information or to request a repair kit, consumers may contact Ethan Allen at 1-888-339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Ethan Allen website.