After millions of drop-side cribs were recalled this year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in December banned manufacturers from producing the design. In May, the reported that 32 deaths were associated with the drop-side style over the past nine years.
鈥淚n 2010, we have really seen an unprecedented amount of recall related actions by regulators,鈥� says Angie Puthoff of , a recall management firm based in Indianapolis. 鈥淭hey are cracking down on companies that do not make consumer safety a priority.鈥�
The side of the crib designed to be easily opened can become detached or loose, allowing a baby to fall into the gap between the drop-side and the mattress. Incorrect assemby can also lead to the cribs being hazardous. The recalls have been issued by various companies, including C&T International/ Sorelle, Golden Baby cribs, and Alexander Designs Ltd (sold at JCPenney), and Jardine (sold at Babies 鈥楻鈥� Us).
