According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the death of a six-month-old baby from Iowa has led to the recall of more than 635,000 cribs. The recall encompasses 20 models of Dorel Asia cribs with drop sides and fixed front rails.
The recall was initiated due to product defects in the cribs resulting in the drop sides detaching, creating a dangerous situation where young children are likely to get trapped and suffocate. The baby from Iowa strangled to death after getting trapped when the crib’s drop side broke.
Other defective cribs were recalled due to children getting trapped when the slats break. This breakage can occur while the crib is being used, when it is being assembled, or during shipping.
The CPSC and the crib manufacturer have received 31 reports of drop side detachments; six of these incidents resulted in babies getting trapped. They have also received 36 reports of broken slats resulting in two children getting trapped.
These recalled cribs are sold at Kmart, Sears, and Wal-Mart. You can call Dorel Asia at 866-762-2304 to receive a free repair kit or visit their website at www.dorel-asia.com to learn more about recall protocol.
If your child was injured using one of these defective cribs, you should consult an experienced defective product attorney to see if you are eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a defective product claim in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the law offices of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.
