TWO MILLION CRIBS RECALLED
Will we ever see the end of the sale of drop-side cribs? On Thursday, June 24, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a sweeping two million cribs. Although most of the cribs subject to the recall have drop-sides, two recalled models do not. See the entire list of recalled cribs here
It seems that we are bombarded with daily reports of recalls of children's car seats, cribs, carriers, strollers and more due to the safety hazards that they pose to our children. Although many products are recalled, dangerous children's products seem to continually make their way into the market. According to the Chicago Tribune, who exposed the dangers of drop-side cribs in 2007, this recent recall will eliminate speculation that the problems with drop-side cribs injuring and killing small children "were isolated to a couple of companies that mass-produced cheap cribs in China." In fact, the newest recall includes cribs made in the U.S., Italy, Canada and seven other countries.
Including the June 24 recall, 9 million drop-side cribs have been recalled in recent years. Parents and caregivers should stop using these cribs immediately, and find an alternate safe sleeping environment for children.
