Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Thursday, February 28, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs. The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs
Description
The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include: Majestic Curved Top cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000; Essex cribs with model number 7100; Brighton/Sussex cribs with model number 9100 and Captiva cribs with model number 5100. Only cribs with manufacture dates between November 1, 2005 and November 1, 2007 are included in the recall. The crib model number is printed on the white label on the bottom inside of the right side rail. The crib manufacture date is printed on either the white label near the model number or on the white label located on the bottom of the headboard. Cribs with a green sticker on the mattress frame are not included in the recall.
Hazards
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs and contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement spring brackets.
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Are there any parents that have used the crib dome tent coverings that could provide feedback? I am interested in knowing how well they work, or if they cause any issues? We have two cats who seem to enjoy jumping into the crib.
Jamey commented on 2/29/2008
i have not personally used one of these but i do believe your crib must be flat in order for them to work properly. the cribs that have higher backs make it a little more difficult to attach the tent. i believe it still can be attached, but the tent is at an angle.
Bailey commented on 3/7/2008
I too was worried about my pets jumping into the crib. I just wanted to mention that while the crib was new, it seemed like they were always getting into it. I made me so worried. When the baby arrived we noticed that the pets no longer jumped into the crib. I'm not sure if it was the smell of a new baby or the random crying that kept them away, but luckily for us that was the issue and we did not need the crib tent. I don't know if this will be the case for you, but hopefully it will.
Ellie commented on 4/13/2008