600,000 Cribs Recalled After Baby's Death

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The death of a 6-month-old in Cedar Rapids, Iowa prompted the recall on Tuesday of about 635,000 cribs sold by Kmart, Sears, Wal-Mart and other retailers. The recalled cribs are 20 models of Dorel Asia cribs with both drop sides and fixed front rails.

Some of the cribs were recalled because the drop sides can detach, and a child can become trapped and suffocate or strangle. Other cribs were recalled because a child can be trapped if one of the slats is broken or damaged. This damage can occur while the crib is being used, or when it is being put together, taken apart or shipped.

The CPSC and Dorel Asia SRL have received 31 reports of incidents involving drop-side cribs, including 6 incidents of children being trapped between the mattress and the drop side. There have also been 36 reports of broken slats, including 2 reports of trapped children.

If you own a recalled crib, contact Dorel Asia at 866-762-2304 to receive a free repair kit. The company's website is http://www.dorel-asia.com.