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Nan Far Woodworking Recalls Rockland Furniture Round Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Nan-Far-Woodworking-Recalls-Rockland-Furniture-Round-Cribs/
Recall Date: July 23, 2013
Recall Number: 13-245
Nan Far Woodworking Recalls Rockland Furniture Round Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Rockland Furniture round cribs
Hazard: The crib's drop-side rails can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail. When this happens, the drop-side rail can fall out of position and create a space where an infant or toddler can become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. In addition, drop-side related incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Rockland Furniture toll-free at (877) 967-5770 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.rocklandimmobilizationkit.com, then click on "Round Crib Recall" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,900
Description: This recall involves Rockland Furniture round cribs with model number 343-8314. The model number is printed on a label located on the inner-lower portion of the crib rail. The cribs are 44 ½ inches in diameter and were sold in white, ebony and cherry finishes.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Rockland Furniture for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. Until the crib is repaired, consumers should find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed, depending on the child's age.
Sold exclusively at: jcpenney stores and online at jcpenney.com from January 2005 to December 2008 for about $400.
Importer: J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Manufacturer: Nan Far Woodworking, of Taiwan
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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