The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11343·Announced 2011-09-29

Shermag Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards

Shermag is recalling about 2,300 drop-side cribs because the side rails can detach, creating gaps that pose suffocation and fall risks to infants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crib) with potential for suffocation and falls, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, capping the score at 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shermag Inc. is recalling approximately 2,300 wooden drop-side cribs, including about 800 units in Canada. The affected models are 202647, 211047, and 272547, which were sold in various colors and as part of the "City Lights," "Fairy Tales," and "Dormez Vous" furniture collections. The cribs were sold at The Land of Nod and other baby specialty stores from September 2004 through December 2008 for between $400 and $800.

The recall is due to a hazard where the drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the side to detach from the crib. This creates a hazardous gap between the rail and the mattress where infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. Additionally, children can fall out of the crib if the rail falls unexpectedly. CPSC and the firm are aware of 21 incidents involving drop sides that failed or detached, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Shermag to request a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side. 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. For more information, consumers can contact Shermag at (800) 567-3419 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.shermag.com.

The recalled product

Product
Drop-side cribs
Manufacturer
Shermag Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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