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Consumer product recall

Mother Hubbard's Cupboards recalls Mathew & Lauren collection crib

Starting date:
December 5, 2016
Posting date:
December 5, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-61310

Affected products

Mathew & Lauren collection cribs

Product description

This recall involves Mathew & Lauren collection cribs, identified by model 8700-700.  The recalled product is a crib that can be converted into a double bed.  The model number can be found on the product's packaging and on a label on the inside of the side panel.

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these cribs do not meet the requirements of the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations in Canada.  Specifically, the mattress support system may dislodge resulting in a change in the side height.  The change in side height poses a fall hazard for the child.

As of December 2, 2016, Mother Hubbard's Cupboards has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 100 of the cribs were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled cribs were sold from January 2015 to November 2016.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Importer
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib and contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards to arrange for replacement fasteners for the mattress support system.

For more information, consumers may contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards by telephone at 1-888-661-8201, by email or visit the firm's website.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.