CPSCMay 17, 2001

CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of

CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Changing Tables

Why was CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of recalled?

Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled changing tables immediately and call Child Craft to receive information on participating in this recall. Contact: Consumers may call Child Craft at (877) 716-2757 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Changing tables
Company
Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.
Quantity
About 4,300
Sold at
Department and specialty stores nationwide, including Sears and Burlington Coat Factory, sold the changing tables, from August 1998 through April 2001, for about $150.
Recall date
May 17, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Child Craft has received six reports of the changing tables falling apart, including one report of a baby starting to fall from a collapsing table, when she was caught by her mother. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The changing table is made of beech wood and comes in a variety of colors including white, honey oak, natural and cherry finishes. The table measures about 38 inches high by 35 inches wide by 20 inches deep. There are two labels on one of the rails of the changing table. One label is gold and reads in part "Child Craft Industries" and the other label is stamped in black ink and reads in part "FoppsPedretti, Made in Italy."

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