CPSC2008-12-23
Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through November 2008 for about $600 for the crib and the matching furniture pieces were sold between $700 and $1,000.
Affected count
About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
Injuries reported
Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Products
Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
Consumer contact
The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Munire-Recalls-Newport-Rubbed-Black-Cribs-and-Matching-Furniture-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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