Sorelle recalls drop-side cribs

-- Kids Today, 5/7/2010 12:43:00 PM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Distributor C&T International/Sorelle has recalled about 170,000 drop-side cribs following reports of injuries.

 

Before 2003, the company also distributed under the name Golden Baby Inc.

 

The cribs’drop-side hardware can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib, creating space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and suffocation. Complete detachment of the drop sides can lead to falls from the crib. In addition, slats can detach from the sides of the cribs.

 

CPSC and C&T/Sorelle have received reports of 104 incidents of drop-side and slat detachments in these drop-side cribs. Six infants received bruises and abrasions to the head, face, torso or leg from becoming entrapped or falling after the drop side collapsed. An additional five infants who were entrapped or fell were found by their parents and were not injured.

 

This recall involves C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural, white and cherry finishes. The model number and/or model name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard under the Caution statement. They were manufactured in Italy, Latvia, Brazil, China and Vietnam and sold at children’s product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.

 

Parents and caregivers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact C&T/Sorelle to receive a free replacement kit. For four of the older models of the cribs – the Hampton, Jackie, Nina and Rita models – the firm may be unable to supply a part to repair the crib and will, instead, provide consumers with a $100 voucher towards the purchase of another C&T product.

 

For additional information, contact C&T/Sorelle at 877-791-9398 or www.candtinternational.net

 

Recalled Models Include:

 

Alessandra; Model Number 180

Alex 3 in 1; Model Number 910

Amelia; Model Number 185

Chelsea; Model Number 100

Federica; Model Number 170

Glenda/Toscana; Model Number 350

Hampton; Model Number 303

Jackie; Model Number 440

Jessica; Model Number 810

Lana; Model Number 240

Leonardo; Model Number 395

Marisa; Model Number 680

Martina; Model Number 135

Mirabella; Model Number 930

Nadia; Model Number 245

Natasha; Model Number 900

Nico; Model Number 630

Nina Pine; Model Number 710

Noelle; Model Number 999

Pagodina; Model Number 195

Rita; Model Number 490 - manufactured between 2001 and October 2007

Rosa; Model Number 870

Rosemary; Model Number 925

Silver; Model Number 485

 

For images of these cribs, click here: CPSC