50,000 Cribs Recalled in U.S.

Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 50,000 cribs.  The Commission recalled stationary-side cribs that were manufactured by Child Craft because the cribs presented a potential hazard for entrapment and child injury.

In the past three years, the Commission has recalled over 7 million cribs in the United States.  It is working tirelessly to improve product safety and has new rules for cribs in the works.

The recent recall was announced after the Commission received four injury reports from people who said their children became entrapped between the dowel and the crib's stationary front side.  In two of the reports children's heads became trapped, which could have easily led to strangulation.

The crib is currently sold under the name of Crib N Double Bed and has been made available to the public by Babies 'R' Us from 1998 to 2009.  The crib retails between $600 and $650.  When assembled upside down, a five inch gap is created and leaves room for potential child entrapment. 

If your child sustained injuries due to third party negligence in Los Angeles, contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus and have your case reviewed by a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.