CPSC2002-03-26
CPSC, Childcraft Education Corp. Announce Recall of Changing Table with Steps
Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa.
Hazard
When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Childcraft Education Corp. sold the recalled changing tables with steps to daycare centers and pre-schools, from January 1998 to May 2001, for about $700.
Affected count
About 700
Injuries reported
Childcraft Education Corp. has received two reports of children having had their fingers caught inside the hinges. One child required stitches and the other needed surgery.
Products
Wooden Changing Table with Steps
Consumer contact
For more information, call Childcraft Education Corp. at (800) 631-5652 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, visit its website at www.childcraft.com or email service@childcrafteducation.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Childcraft-Education-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Changing-Table-with-StepsDon't want to check this manually?
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