Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
CPSC recall 13060 · announced December 6, 2012 · Dream On Me · 900 units affected
The product
This recall involves Dream On Me Bed Rails. The bed rails are used to keep young children from falling out of bed. They have a white metal frame covered by blue or pink mesh fabric and metal arms that extend about 1½ feet under the mattress. The bed rails measure 17 inches high x 41 inches long. "Dream on Me" is printed on the top rail.
The hazard
The bed rail can separate from the mattress allowing a child's body to become entrapped if it slips between the rail and the mattress. This poses suffocation and strangulation hazards to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the bed rails immediately and contact Dream On Me for a refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Small independent stores and online at amazon.com and wayfair.com from September 2011 through May 2012 for between $15 and $30.
Consumer contact: Dream On Me; toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.