Recall: Child Craft Industries Recall of Cribs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2004 Release # 04-087

CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Legacy Cribs

Units: 3,500

Manufacturer: Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.

Hazard: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of the slats on the drop side rail completely detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741, 21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom rail of the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand label.

Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from March 2002 through January 2004 for between $399 and $549.

Manufactured in: China between March 2002 and March 2003.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail.

Consumer Contact: Email Child Craft at service@childcraftindustries.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.childcraftindustries.com