Pottery Barn recalls spindle crib


A sharp-eyed reader has noticed that Pottery Barn has posted a new crib recall on their web site.

A sharp-eyed reader has noticed that Pottery Barn has posted a new crib recall on their web site. This recall is for their spindle crib #4825394. According to PBK, "the spindles on the front crib rail can detach causing a head entrapment hazard." The official recall from the CPSC is below:

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

To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05260.html

Posted: Wed - September 7, 2005 at 10:35 AM          

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