CPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers
USCPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers
Recalling Firm: Questor, Spalding & Evenflo, Strolee, Century Products, Welsh, Bilt-Rite, Pride-Trimble
Motif du rappel / Danger
TranslatedSuffocation
Description du produit & Identification
TranslatedSeptember 15,1986Release #86-055 CPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers Washington, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and nine manufacturers of dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens today renewed a warning to parents that these cribs and playpens present an asphyxiation and suffocation hazard when a child is left in one of these products with a side down. Beginning the second phase of an extensive publicity campaign to alert parents to the dangers of leaving infants in dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens with a side down, the Commission cited 15 deaths of young children in the "side down" scenario since 1978. Seven of the victims were six weeks old or younger. The victims rolled or moved off the floor of the crib or playpen into the mesh pocket formed by the lowered side and suffocated. Children may be unable to cry out when caught in the mesh pocket because they cannot breathe. Children can also suffer other injuries such as brain damage as a result of becoming caught in the mesh pocket of the lowered side. The nine manufacturers in signing a Consent Agreement last year agreed to engage in a notice campaign. The program was initiated in August 1985. This announcement is part of the campaign which includes sending letters to households with children nine months of age or younger to warn of the "side down" hazard. The firms will also mail posters to pediatricians, obstetricians, and health officials; place a paid advertisement in Parents magazine, and seek space in other magazines aimed at families with young children. Firms signing the Consent Agreement and Participating in the safety program are Bilt-Rite Juvenile Product, Inc.; Century Products, Inc.; Pride-Trimble Corporation; Spalding and Even-Flo Companies, Inc. (successor to Questor Corporation); Strolee of California; and Welsh Company, Inc. Consumers wanting more information on the hazards of dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens when a side is left down should call CPSC's toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054
Produits concernés
TranslatedBilt-Rite dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Century dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Pride-Trimble dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Questor dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Spalding & Evenflo dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Strolee dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens; Welsh dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1986/CPSC-Warns-of-Dropside-Mesh-Sided-Crib-Dangers |
| Title | CPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers |
| Hazards › Name | Suffocation |
| Products › 1 › Name | Bilt-Rite dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 2 › Name | Century dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 2 › Type | Cribs |
| Products › 2 › Category I D | 1902 |
| Products › 3 › Name | Pride-Trimble dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 4 › Name | Questor dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 5 › Name | Spalding & Evenflo dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 6 › Name | Strolee dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Products › 7 › Name | Welsh dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens |
| Recall I D | 4657 |
| Recall Date | 1986-09-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | September 15,1986Release #86-055 CPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers Washington, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and nine manufacturers of dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens today renewed a warning to parents that these cribs and playpens present an asphyxiation and suffocation hazard when a child is left in one of these products with a side down. Beginning the second phase of an extensive publicity campaign to alert parents to the dangers of leaving infants in dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens with a side down, the Commission cited 15 deaths of young children in the "side down" scenario since 1978. Seven of the victims were six weeks old or younger. The victims rolled or moved off the floor of the crib or playpen into the mesh pocket formed by the lowered side and suffocated. Children may be unable to cry out when caught in the mesh pocket because they cannot breathe. Children can also suffer other injuries such as brain damage as a result of becoming caught in the mesh pocket of the lowered side. The nine manufacturers in signing a Consent Agreement last year agreed to engage in a notice campaign. The program was initiated in August 1985. This announcement is part of the campaign which includes sending letters to households with children nine months of age or younger to warn of the "side down" hazard. The firms will also mail posters to pediatricians, obstetricians, and health officials; place a paid advertisement in Parents magazine, and seek space in other magazines aimed at families with young children. Firms signing the Consent Agreement and Participating in the safety program are Bilt-Rite Juvenile Product, Inc.; Century Products, Inc.; Pride-Trimble Corporation; Spalding and Even-Flo Companies, Inc. (successor to Questor Corporation); Strolee of California; and Welsh Company, Inc. Consumers wanting more information on the hazards of dropside mesh-sided cribs and playpens when a side is left down should call CPSC's toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054 |
| Recall Number | 86055 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Questor |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Spalding & Evenflo |
| Manufacturers › 3 › Name | Strolee |
| Manufacturers › 4 › Name | Century Products |
| Manufacturers › 5 › Name | Welsh |
| Manufacturers › 6 › Name | Bilt-Rite |
| Manufacturers › 7 › Name | Pride-Trimble |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-31T00:00:00 |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought CPSC Warns of Dropside Mesh-Sided Crib Dangers?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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