CPSC2000-10-27
CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "John Lennon" Crib Mobiles
The Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these mobiles immediately, and call The Betesh Group to receive a free replacement plastic mobile with stuffed animals.
Sold at
Department and specialty stores sold these mobiles, from June 1999 through August 2000, for about $39.
Affected count
About 47,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received seven reports of bumps and scratches to babies after the mobiles attached to their cribs fell on them.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"John Lennon" crib mobiles
Consumer contact
For more information, call The Betesh Group at (212) 686-4666 anytime, or write to: The Betesh Group, One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-The-Betesh-Group-Announce-Recall-of-John-Lennon-Crib-MobilesDon't want to check this manually?
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