Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ethan Allen brand cribs with item numbers 14-5650, 15-5650, 16-5650, 26-5650, 35-5622, 36-5620, 36-5622 and 38-5622. "Ethan Allen" and the item number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors.
Affected Products
Drop-Side Cribs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Ethan-Allen-Recalls-to-Repair-Drop-Side-Cribs-Due-to-Entrapment-Suffocation-and-Fall |
| Title | Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11018.11018.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear. |
| Injuries › Name | Ethan Allen has received five reports of incidents involving the crib's drop-side detaching, resulting in bumps and bruises to three children. One child became entrapped and two children fell out of the crib after the drop side detached, one child received a pinched hand and one child received an unspecified injury. |
| Products › Name | Drop-Side Cribs |
| Products › Type | Cribs |
| Products › Category I D | 67561 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,250 |
| Recall I D | 488 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact any Ethan Allen store to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age. |
| Retailers › Name | Ethan Allen stores from January 2002 through December 2008 for between $550 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2010-10-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ethan Allen brand cribs with item numbers 14-5650, 15-5650, 16-5650, 26-5650, 35-5622, 36-5620, 36-5622 and 38-5622. "Ethan Allen" and the item number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors. |
| Recall Number | 11018 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ethan Allen, of Danbury, Conn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact the local Ethan Allen store or visit the firm’s website at www.ethanallen.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |