Recall Notices
Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies"R"Us
June 5, 2008
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
| Name of Product: | Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs |
| Units: | About 550 |
| Importer: | Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. |
| Hazard: | The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants. |
| Incidents/Injuries: | Bassettbaby has received no reports of incidents or injuries. |
| Description: | This recall involves a full-size crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0521. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. |
| Sold by: | Babies"R"Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through February 2008 for about $500. |
| Manufactured in: | China |
| Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby to schedule an in-home inspection of the crib. Recalled cribs will be replaced. The firm has contacted consumers directly. |
| Consumer Contact: | For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (866) 618-5446 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bassettbaby.com. |
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Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
| Name of Product: | Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs |
| Units: | 18 |
| Importer: | Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. |
| Hazard: | Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard. |
| Incidents/Injuries: | Bassettbaby has received three reports of spindles coming loose. No injuries have been reported. |
| Description: | This recall involves a full-size, drop-side crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0504. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. No other models are included in this recall. |
| Sold at: | Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for about $400. |
| Manufactured in: | China |
| Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly. |
| Consumer Contact: | For additional information, contact Bassettbaby toll-free at (800) 308-7485 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email us at juvenile@bassettfurniture.com. |
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Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs
| Name of Product: | Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs |
| Units: | About 8,900 |
| Importer: | Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. |
| Manufacturer: | Goodbaby Child Products Company Ltd., of China |
| Hazard: | The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard. |
| Incidents/Injuries: | Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13 month-old child's hand becoming entrapped between the railings. |
| Description: | This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey and cherry finishes. The full size cribs have a sleigh design and one of the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975, 324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535, 338537 and 332884 in cherry. All other Wendy Bellissimo Collection cribs are not involved in this recall. |
| Sold at: | Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2007 for about $500. |
| Manufactured in: | China |
| Remedy: | Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free repair kit. |
| Consumer Contact: | For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (888) 897-4689 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mon-Fri, ET, or e-mail the firm at bassettbaby@bassettfurniture.com |
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