RECALL: Legacy Cribs

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2004
Release # 04-087 Company Phone Number: (888) 844-2674
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces =

the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.=20
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless=20
otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Legacy Cribs

Units: 3,500

Manufacturer: Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.

Hazard: The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this =

happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become=20
entangled, strangle or fall.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 12 reports of the slats on the drop=20
side rail completely detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741,=20
21021, 23111 and 28721. The model numbers are printed on the bottom rail =

of the head or foot board. The full-size cribs were made from ash and=20
maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors. All carry the Legacy Brand =

label.

Sold at: Juvenile furniture stores nationwide from March 2002 through=20
January 2004 for between $399 and $549.

Manufactured in: China between March 2002 and March 2003.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to =

receive a replacement drop side rail.

Consumer Contact: Call Child Craft toll-free at (888) 844-2674 between 8 =

a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm=92s Web site at=20
www.childcraftindustries.com

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