C&T International/Sorelle Recalls Cribs Due to Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards

Drop-Side Cribs

Date of Recall

2010-05-06

CPSC Release Number

10-222

Manufactured In

Italy, Latvia, Brazil, China and Vietnam

Company Phone Number

(877) 791-9398

Units

About 170,000

Distributor

C&T International/Sorelle, of East Rutherford, New Jersey. Before 2003, the company also distributed under the name Golden Baby Inc.

Sold By

Children’s product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $300 and $600.

Problem/Hazard

The cribs’ drop-side hardware can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side partially detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. Complete detachment of the drop sides can lead to falls from the crib. In addition, slats can detach from the sides of the cribs. Infants and toddlers can then become entrapped, strangle or fall out of the crib.

Injuries/Incidents

CPSC and C&T/Sorelle have received reports of 104 incidents of drop-side and slat detachments in C&T/Sorelle drop-side cribs. Six infants received bruises and abrasions to the head, face, torso or leg from becoming entrapped or falling after the drop side collapsed. An additional five infants who were entrapped or fell were found by their parents and were not injured.

Description

This recall involves C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural, white and cherry finishes. The model number and/or model name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard under the Caution statement.

Alessandra; Model Number: 180	Alex 3 in 1; Model Number 910	Amelia; Model Number 185
Chelsea; Model Number 100	Federica; Model Number 170	Glenda/Toscana; Model Number 350
Hampton; Model Number 303	Jackie; Model Number 440	Jessica; Model Number 810
Lana; Model Number 240	Leonardo; Model Number 395	Marisa; Model Number 680
Martina; Model Number 135	Mirabella; Model Number 930	Nadia; Model Number 245
Natasha; Model Number 900	Nico; Model Number 630	Nina Pine; Model Number 710
Noelle; Model Number 999	Pagodina; Model Number 195	Rita; Model Number 490 - Manufactured between 2001 and October 2007
Rosa; Model Number 870	Rosemary; Model Number 925	Silver; Model Number 485

Remedy

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact C&T/Sorelle to receive a free replacement kit. For four of the older models of the cribs – the Hampton, Jackie, Nina and Rita models -- the firm may be unable to supply a part to repair the crib and will, instead, provide consumers with a $100 voucher towards the purchase of another C&T product.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact C&T/Sorelle toll-free at (877)791-9398 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.candtinternational.net

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