More Drop-Side Crib Recalls

Similar problems as reported with the Storkcraft cribs. In this case, there have been "incidents" in Canada, but none resulting in injuries. In the US there were 10 children bruised or scratched, and one killed, but in that case the crib had already malfunctioned a month earlier and the parents had tried to repair it with DUCT TAPE. Sigh. In that case the parents were charged with child endangerment with death.

The recall affects two models of Dorel Asia crib: the 3-in-1 Carlisle in dark cherry colour with the model number 10H020; and the white Tara crib with the model number DAKM5132C.

The cribs, manufactured by the Barbados-based Dorel Asia in China and Vietnam, were sold at Sears Canada, Babies R Us and other retailers between December 2006 and January 2010.

Owners of the crib are not being asked to return them, but instead to get a free repair kit from Dorel, which will turn the drop-side into a fixed side. Anyone who wants the kit can call the company at 1-866-762-2304.