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Drop-side Cribs by Million Dollar Baby
- Starting date:
- June 24, 2010
- Posting date:
- June 24, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002340
Affected products
Drop-side Cribs by Million Dollar Baby
Product description
This recall involves drop-side cribs sold under the brand name "Million Dollar Baby". Recalled cribs have the words "Million Dollar Baby" and one of the following model numbers printed on a label on the crib's headboard: M0391, M0591, M1701, M2301, M4801, M5901, and M5921.
Hazard identified
The crib's drop-side 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 may become entrapped, which could lead to suffocation or strangulation, or they could fall out of the crib.
Health Canada and Million Dollar Baby have not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these cribs in Canada.
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.
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
Approximately 760 of the recalled cribs were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2007 to March 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China and Taiwan.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Million Dollar Baby
Montebello
California
UNITED STATES
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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 sleeping environment for their baby.
Consumers should not return the crib. Million Dollar Baby is offering a free retrofit kit to affected consumers. However, due to the unavailability of a parameters involved in the testing, Health Canada remains unable to assess the retrofit kit.
For more information, consumers may contact Million Dollar Baby at 1-888-673-6488 or by visiting the Million Dollar Baby website.
Consumers may also view a Health Canada background document explaining the recalls for drop-side cribs announced on June 24, 2010.