Recall: Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Spindle Cribs
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2005 Release #05-260 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 330-6905 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Spindle 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: Spindle Crib
Units: About 7,600
Distributor: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Kids has received six reports of incidents involving spindles detaching from the crib. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Spindle Crib, model number 4825402. The product name and model number are printed on a label affixed to the base of the crib. Sold in white, pink and blue, the cribs are made of hardwood and measure 30.5 x 54.5 x 45" high.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids retail stores, the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and PotteryBarnKids.com nationwide from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping).
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 330-6905 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com
Pottery Barn Kids Media Contact: Abigail Jacobs, at (415) 616-8432
