Dream on Me Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-224 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 24, 2011
- Brand
- Dream on Me
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Full-Size and Portable Drop-Side Cribs
- Hazard
- Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-oversPoisoning and toxic substancesSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 22,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 26, 2016
What was recalled
The cribs are drop-side wooden cribs, painted or stained in black, cherry, dark brown, natural, white, and pink. Full-Size Cribs: Models 612, 613, 615, 616, 617, 619, 628, and 639 are included in this recall. The model number and "Dream on Me Inc." are printed on a label located on the inside of one of the end panels. The label lists a manufacture date between January 2006 and December 2009. Portable Cribs: The cribs are smaller than full-size cribs and the ends fold in to facilitate portability. Model numbers 621, 625 and 627 are included in this recall. The model number and "Dream on Me Inc." are printed on a label located on the mattress board. The label lists a manufacture date between August 2007 and February 2009.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Full-Size and Portable Drop-Side Cribs · About 22,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys R Us, Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com. The full-size cribs were sold from January 2006 to December 2009 for about $200. The portable cribs were sold from September 2007 to December 2009 for about $150.; Dream on Me, Inc. of Piscataway, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and the firm know of 69 reports of incidents involving these cribs. A 1-year-old boy sustained a scratch to the nose when he became trapped between the mattress support and side rail of his portable crib. An 8-month-old girl sustained a minor injury on her head from exposed plastic hardware inside the portable crib.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dreamonme.com
Recall history and context
Dream on Me appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dream on Me recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Full-Size and Portable Drop-Side Cribs (About 22,000 units). The cribs are drop-side wooden cribs, painted or stained in black, cherry, dark brown, natural, white, and pink.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact the company. Full-Size Cribs: Consumers will be given a free kit that will immobilize the drop side. Kits will be available beginning June 30, 2011. Portable Cribs: Consumers can receive a free replacement portable crib with fixed sides. Replacement cribs will be available in mid-July 2011.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 26, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.