Kmart Cribs
National Retailer Issues Recall of Victory Land Group Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
On October 22, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that children’s furniture importer Victory Land Group and national discount retailer Kmart were recalling approximately 34,000 cribs sold under the Heritage Collection brand.
The recall was issued because of a defect in the drop-rail cribs which can place children at serious risk for entrapment, suffocation and/or falls. The CPCS received 17 reports of injuries caused by the defective cribs.
The CPSC recall advisory information follows. For more information from the CPSC about crib safety, please click here.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product:
Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs
Units:
About 34,000
Importer:
Victory Land Group Inc., of Bartlett, Ill.
Retailer:
Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard:
The crib’s drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.
Incidents/Injuries:
CPSC and Victory Land Group have received 17 reports of incidents involving drop-side rail detachments from the cribs. Three infants received bruises and abrasions to the neck, back and legs after becoming entrapped when the drop-side detached.
Description:
This recall involves Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs with Kmart model numbers 07-1248 and 07-1252. They were sold in natural and white colors. A label with Kmart and the model number can be found on the inner side of the crib’s headboard or footboard on the bottom rail. The 3-in-1 infant cribs can also be converted into a toddler bed and a double bed.
Sold at:
Kmart stores nationwide from February 2007 through October 2008 for about $130.
Manufactured in:
Vietnam
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and contact the Victory Land Group for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. 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.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Victory Land Group at (866) 499-2099 between 9:30 a.m.and 6 p.m. ETMonday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.victorylandgroup.com/heritagerecall.htm.
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