How Do You Get Information On November 2009 Stork Craft Drop-Side Crib Recall?
On November 23, 2009, over 2 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs were voluntarily recalled. Among this mass number of cribs, 1,213,000 were distributed in the U.S., while 968,000 are sitting in homes in Canada. 147,000 of these possess a Fischer-Price logo. The cribs were recalled by the manufacturer due to a problem with the drop-side gate pieces breaking or deforming, causing the potential for the infant to trap himself in between the gate and the mattress. The mass recall comes after 110 reported incidents of the drop-side malfunctioning or breaking, 15 of which resulted in entrapments. Out of those 15, tragically, 4 turned out to be fatal. If you fear your child may be sleeping in one of these cribs, read further to find out what you need to do to keep your child safe. Check your crib’s manufacturer and see if it is a Stork Craft or Fischer-Price drop-side model. The models being recalled date all the way back to 1993 so be sure to check even if you think your crib is not new enoug
