Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-03-26T00:00:00
Product: Wooden Changing Table with Steps
Company: Childcraft Education Corp., of Lancaster, Pa.
Hazard: When one of the front doors is open, a child's finger can become stuck inside spaces between parts of the hinges, causing finger crushing or pinching to occur while the door is closing.
Description: The overall size of the wooden changing table is 42 inches long by 26 3/4 inches wide by 36 inches high. The front of the unit has three doors, behind a door are toddler steps that slide out and in when not in use, while the other doors house a storage area with two sliding drawers. The top changing table has a quilted vinyl pad, built-in safety straps, and a wall shelf unit. The recalled changing tables with steps were manufactured prior to December 1, 2000.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these changing tables immediately and contact Childcraft Education Corp. to receive a free repair kit. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents / Injuries: Childcraft Education Corp. has received two reports of children having had their fingers caught inside the hinges. One child required stitches and the other needed surgery.
Recall Number: 02526
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products, Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard