Bassettbaby Recalls Drop-Side Cribs

Bassett is recalling about 90,000 Bassettbaby drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware.

The cribs' drop-side rail can malfunction or detach, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a 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 also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.

There have been 18 reported incidents in which drop-sides malfunctioned or detached from the crib. No injuries were reported. In one of the incidents a child became entrapped between the mattress and the drop-side. In three of the incidents children fell out of the cribs. The firm also has received 154 reports of drop-side hardware breaking during shipment, assembly or use.

The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have a drop side with external plastic hardware. The cribs were sold in a variety of finishes. A label is attached to the footboard or headboard with the names "Bassettbaby" or "Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc." as well as the model number, production date and other information. On some older models the manufacturer's name appears on a separate label.

The cribs were sold by children's product stores, and other retailers nationwide and on-line from January 2000 through August 2010 for between about $200 and $500. They wre made in China, Croatia, Slovenia, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Bassettbaby for a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. 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.

For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at(800) 308-7485 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bassettbaby.com

Examples of Drop Side Cribs with External Plastic Hardware

MODELS INCLUDED IN RECALL Style Number& Product Description 5091-0604 Mission Single 5591-0604 Mission Single 5991-0604 Mission Single 5891-0604 Mission Single 5092-0604 Mission Bay Single 5592-0604 Mission Bay Single 5892-0604 Mission Bay Single 5992-0604 Mission Bay Single 5093-0604 Cape Cod Single 5093-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5593-0604 Cape Cod Single 5593-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5893-0604 Cape Cod Single 5893-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5993-0604 Cape Cod Single 5993-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5693-0621 Cape Cod 4 N 1 5765-0504 Woodlands Single 5919-0620 Bel-Aire 3 N 1 5100-0522 Terrace Park 3 N 1 5026-0620 Parson Ridge 4 N 1 5026-0504 Parson Ridge Single 5062-0504 Shenandoah Single 5062-0620 Shenandoah 4 N 1 5862-0620 Shenandoah 4 N 1 5089-0504 Chimney Corners Single 5446-0504 Hidden Hills Single 5935-0521 New Haven 3 N 1 5936-0521 New Haven 3 N 1 5405-0620 Richmond Park 3 N 1 5960-0604 Cottage Single 5960-0604Q Cottage Single 5665-0621 Timber Creek 4 N 1 5665-0621F Timber Creek 4 N 1 5665-0621S Timber Creek 4 N 1 5666-0621 Timber Creek 4 N 1 5666-0621S Timber Creek 4 N 1 5760-0604 Mission Single 5860-0604 Cottage Single 5860-0620 Cottage 3 N 1 5104-0514 Lake Wood Single 5401-0504 Lake Wood Single 5871-0621 Winsor 4 N 1 5871-0621W Winsor 4 N 1 5714-0504 English Manor Single