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Consumer product recall

3-in-1 Cribs by Dorel Distribution Canada

Starting date:
April 1, 2009
Posting date:
April 1, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Physical Hazard, Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001974

Expansion on January 2009 Recall

Affected products

3-in-1 Cribs by Dorel Distribution Canada

Product description

This recall involves the Columbia 3-in-1 Crib and Fairmont Lifetime Crib, both distributed by Dorel Distribution Canada. The cribs being recalled have the following model numbers and date codes:

3-in-1 Crib Model Numbers and Date Codes
Model Number Product Name Date Code
10H122 Columbia 3-in-1 Crib Between 03/2007 and 05/2008
0302P00C Fairmont Lifetime Crib Between 12/2007 and 08/2008

The model number and date code can be found on a label located on the inside of the bottom rail of either the headboard or footboard.

For more information pertaining to the original recall, please visit Olympia 3-in-1 Crib by Dorel Canada.

Hazard identified

The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap that can pose entrapment and strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers.

Neither Health Canada nor Dorel Distribution Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these cribs.

Number sold

Approximately 2,876 of the recalled products were sold at Toys "R" Us stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from March 2007 to April 2009.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China and Vietnam.

Companies

Retailer
Toys "R" Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Dorel Distribution Canada
Ville Saint-Laurent
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-295-1980

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Dorel to receive an alternate, replacement crib.

For more information, consumers may contact Dorel Distribution Canada at 1-800-295-1980 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.