Virginia Medical Malpractice Blog - Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C.

Largest Crib Recall in U.S. History

Over 2 million cribs were recalled last month in the USA and Canada. The cribs were manufactured by Stork Craft, which makes cribs for brands such as Fisher Price.

All the products were so-called "drop side cribs", on which one side of the crib can be lowered to make it easier to take the baby out. However, hardware problems can cause a gap in which a baby's heat can get caught, which in turn can lead to suffocation. Four children have died from this defect in the U.S.

Check the Consumer Protection Safety Commission list if you think you may have one of these defective cribs.

If so, the manufacturer will send a free repair kit, and you are urged to discontinue use of the crib until you can implement the kit.

While we should all be aware of any dangers related to the products we use in every day life, it is especially important to be vigilant about those products that might pose hidden dangers for our small children, who themselves cannot appreciate these dangers.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a defective product, contact a lawyer at Williamson and Lavecchia to protect your rights.