AP Industries recalls "Cozy" convertible cribs
- Starting date:
- April 10, 2014
- Posting date:
- April 10, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Strangulation Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-38849
Affected products
"Cozy" convertible cribs manufactured by AP Industries
Product description
This recall involves “Cozy” convertible cribs manufactured by AP Industries. The recalled cribs can be identified by the model number 1005‐0240 and come in the following finishes:
- cottage white (007),
- antique white (008),
- espresso (013),
- anthracite (032),
- caramel (043),
- amaretto (049),
- paris (077),
- sand dune — rubbed (081),
- sand dune (082),
- porto (087).
Hazard identified
The slats on the short sides of the crib can detach from the top and bottom horizontal rails, which can pose a strangulation, entrapment and fall hazard to infants and toddlers.
Two incidents involving slats that became detached have been reported to Health Canada. However, there were no injuries.
For more information on crib requirements in Canada, the safe use of cribs, and safe sleeping practices, see the Safe sleep page on the Government of Canada's Healthy Canadians website.
Number sold
Approximately 60 of the recalled cribs were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled cribs were sold from August to November 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Les Industries AP Inc.
Laurier-Station
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and dispose of them in a way that they cannot be used as the importer is no longer in business.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.