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Okla Homer Smith crib drop side rails

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: February 10, 1995 Okla Homer Smith Furniture Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Okla Homer Smith
Reason for Recall:
Entrapment
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Entrapment

Product Information

Full Description:

February 10, 1995 Release # 95-076 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Okla Homer Smith Furniture Manufacturing Company of Fort Smith, Ark., is recalling and replacing drop side rails that have missing or loose slats on certain models of its cribs. A child's head can get caught in the loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard.In September 1993, a child died in an Okla Homer Smith crib with a missing slat that was used in a homeless shelter. The company has received additional complaints of loose or missing slats, a few of which have resulted in minor injuries (scratches and bruises) to children.The following models of cribs manufactured between April 1992 and December 1993 may have missing or loose side rail slats: 30562, 80005, 80007, 80010, 80012, 80023, 80029, 80035, 80038, 80054, 80056, 80057, 80068, 80090. About 278,000 cribs, sold nationwide at mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores for about $100 are subject to this recall.Consumers should check the bottom of the crib headboard below the mattress for the model number and manufacture date. Owners of cribs with the above models should check the drop side rail slats to make sure the slats are secure. If the rail slats are missing or feel loose, consumers should contact the company to arrange for a free drop side rail replacement or retrofit kit.DO NOT USE A CRIB WITH MISSING SLATS. Consumers owning cribs subject to this recall are urged to call the company for a free retrofit kit to make sure the slats remain secure.For more information, consumers should call 800-544-1108 (COSCO, which is handling the customer service for this recall) or write Okla Homer Smith Furniture Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 1148, 416 South Fifth Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 95076

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