Lewis of London Cribs Warned for Potential Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents about a potential choking hazard associated with approximately 8,000 "Lewis of London" brand cribs purchased prior to 1990. The issue involves the latch pin assemblies used to lower the crib dropside or headboard. On an unknown percentage of these units, the small, moveable knob attached to the shaft may be removed using very little force.

If removed, these knobs pose a choking or asphyxiation hazard to children under three years of age. CPSC is aware of instances where toddlers placed these knobs in their mouths, either finding them loose near the crib or removing them themselves. The agency is not aware of any injuries involving these knobs, and this warning is issued to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers are urged to inspect the knobs on Lewis of London cribs purchased before 1990 for looseness. If a knob comes off or can be unscrewed easily, consumers should contact the retail store where the crib was purchased or another baby furniture store for assistance in getting a knob replacement. Lewis of London is not conducting a formal recall because the company is in bankruptcy. Most retail stores known as "Lewis of London" are independent franchisees and are not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product

Lewis of London cribs

Manufacturer

Lewis of London

Category

Consumer Product — Baby Furniture

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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