CPSC, Childcraft Education Corp. Announce Recall of Changing Table with Steps
CPSC recall 02526 · announced March 26, 2002 · Childcraft Education · 700 units affected
The product
The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high. The front of the unit has three doors, behind a door are toddler steps that slide out and in when not in use, while the other doors house a storage area with two sliding drawers. The top changing table has a quilted vinyl pad, built-in safety straps, and a wall shelf unit. The recalled changing tables with steps were manufactured prior to December 1, 2000.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.