Okla Homer Smith Recalls Crib Drop Side Rails Due to Entrapment Hazard

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Okla Homer Smith Furniture Manufacturing Company are recalling and replacing drop side rails for certain models of Okla Homer Smith cribs. The affected side rails have missing or loose slats, which can allow a child's head to get caught, presenting an entrapment hazard.

The recall covers approximately 278,000 cribs manufactured between April 1992 and December 1993. The specific model numbers subject to the recall are 30562, 80005, 80007, 80010, 80012, 80023, 80029, 80035, 80038, 80054, 80056, 80057, 80068, and 80090. These cribs were sold nationwide at mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores for approximately $100.

In September 1993, a child died in an Okla Homer Smith crib with a missing slat that was being used in a homeless shelter. The company has also received additional complaints regarding loose or missing slats, some of which resulted in minor injuries such as scratches and bruises to children.

Consumers should check the bottom of the crib headboard below the mattress for the model number and manufacture date. Owners of the affected models should inspect the drop side rail slats to ensure they are secure. If slats are missing or feel loose, consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact the company to arrange for a free drop side rail replacement or retrofit kit. For more information, consumers can call 800-544-1108 or write to Okla Homer Smith Furniture Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 1148, 416 South Fifth Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901.

The recalled product

Product

Okla Homer Smith crib drop side rails

Manufacturer

Okla Homer Smith

Category

Consumer Product — Cribs

Hazard

• entrapment

Distribution

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