Recall: Delta Enterprise Corp. Recall to Repair Portable Cribs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2005 Release # 05-131

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 660-3777 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800

CPSC, Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Portable 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: Portable Cribs

Units: About 10,000

Manufacturer: Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The crib slats can separate from the headboard, posing an entrapment risk to young children. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.

Incidents/Injuries: Delta Enterprise Corp. has received eight reports of crib slats separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The cribs are made of wood sold in three finishes including: natural, cherry and white. Model numbers 4464-1 (white), 4464-2 (natural) and 4464-4 (cherry) and "Taiwan" are printed on the mattress pad support board.

Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from January 2004 through February 2005 for about $100.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp. to arrange for two free replacement headboards.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Delta Enterprise Corp. toll free at (877) 660-3777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.deltaenterprise.com