Say Goodbye to Drop-sided Cribs

Yesterday, December 15, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, voted unanimously to ban the manufacture, sale and resale of drop-sided cribs. A new standard mandating fixed sided cribs takes effect in June 2011. Hotels, daycare centers and the like have two years to bring their inventory of cribs up to date.

Since 2000, drop-side cribs have been blamed in the deaths of at least 32 infants and toddlers and are suspected in another 14 infant fatalities. In the past five years, more than 9 million drop-side cribs have been recalled.

In addition to ban, the new standard also mandates tougher safety testing for cribs, tests that more closely mimic a child in a crib, and better labeling on crib pieces to prevent the assembly problems which can create a dangerous environment for children in cribs.

If your child has been injured by a drop-sided crib, we'd like to speak with you. Please contact us at www.unsafecribs.com or call 800.992.9947. There is no cost or obligation.

Another 40,000 Cribs Recalled

On Friday, 3 U.S. companies announced recalls of more than 40,000 drop-sided cribs. Ethan Allen, Angel Line, and Victory Land Group voluntarily recalled their cribs as the drop-side can detach creating a dangerous gap between the crib and the mattress which can trap or suffocate a child.

Owners of this and other drop-sided cribs are advised to immediately contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit to immobilize the drop-side. Should a fix not be available, some companies are offering a voucher.

In the wake of more than 15 crib recalls in 2010, the CPSC is announcing a campaign promoting safe sleep and and child safety.

If you own a drop-sided crib, we'd like to speak with you. The consumer class action attorneys at The Heller Law Firm are investigating a possible class action against drop-sided crib manufacturers. Please contact us at www.unsafecribs.com or call 800.992.9947. There is no cost or obligation.

JC Penny Announces a Recall of more than 11,000 Cribs

Yet another crib recall was announced today, this time by JCPenny. The "Alexander Designs" Brand drop-sided crib manufactured by Jardine Enterprises and sold exclusively by JCPenny was recalled for repair due to entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards. The CPSC reports 2 incidents of drop-side failures of this crib which was manufactured between 2003 and 2007.

Owners of this and other drop-sided cribs are advised to immediately contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit to immobilize the drop-side. Should a fix not be available, some companies are offering a voucher.

If you own a drop-sided crib, we,d like to speak with you. The consumer class action attorneys at The Heller Law Firm are investigating a possible class action against drop-sided crib manufacturers. Please contact us at www.unsafecribs.com or call 800.992.9947. There is no cost or obligation.

10 MANUFACTURERS ANNOUNCE RECALLS OF MORE THAN 2 MILLION CRIBS

Cribs should be the safest place in the home for your baby, but after multiple reports of injuries and death, the Consumer Products Safety Commission recommended recalls of approximately 2 million drop-sided cribs as the drop-side can detach, creating a gap which can strangle or suffocate your baby.

Do you own a recalled drop-sided crib? Recalls have been announced by the following manufacturers:
Graco
Child Craft
C&T International/Sorelle
Simmons
Million Dollar Baby
LaJobi
Jardine
Evenflo
Delta
Pottery Barn Kids

The Heller Law Firm is investigating possible class actions against each of these manufacturers and is looking for class representatives. If you own one of the recalled cribs and are interested in participating in a class action or would like more information please call 800.992.9947 or visit unsafecribs.com. There is no cost or obligation.

IS YOUR CHILD SLEEPING IN A DEFECTIVE CRIB?

The CPSC just recalled approximately 2 million cribs made by SIMMONS, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, LAJOBI, JARDINE, EVENFLO, DELTA, CHILDCRAFT, GRACO and C&T INT'L/SORELLE as the drop-side can detach, creating a gap which can strangle or suffocate your baby. The Heller Law Firm (http://www.seriousinjury.org/) is investigating possible class actions against these manufacturers.

If you own a crib involved in any of the recalls, we’re here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us directly at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours. No cost/obligation.

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Settlement Reached in Defective Crib Suit Against Wal-Mart

In 2007, West Boca, Florida resident Constance Bergey found her two-year-old daughter, Serenity, dead in her crib. The toddler’s head had become stuck between a crib railing and the mattress of the crib, which was produced by the manufacturer Simplicity Inc. and marketed domestically by retail giant Wal-Mart.

Following the incident, Bergey filed suit against both Wal-Mart and the crib manufacturer. The suit claimed that a dangerous defect in the product’s design had contributed to the incident. Although it was recently announced that a settlement between the parties had been reached, some of the specific details of the agreement were not provided.

Have you or a loved one been harmed by a defective product design? If so, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.