Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

Cribs

Date of Recall
2008-08-05

CPSC Release Number
08-350

Manufactured In
Canada

Company Phone Number
(888) 661-8201

Units
About 1,300

Manufacturer
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards, of Toronto, Canada

Sold By
Juvenile product stores from March 2006 through March 2008 for between $500 and $650.

Problem/Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recall includes the following wooden full-size cribs: “Enchantment” (model #210), “Hush a Bye” (model #215), “Once upon a time” (model #320) and “Rock a bye” (model #1900-350). Only date codes from 0306 through 0308 are included in this recall. “Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards”, the model number and date code are printed on a label located on the bottom inside of the right side.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, please contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards toll-free at (888) 661-8201 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Friday and Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mhcfurniture.com

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