Crate & Barrel toy chests
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Crate & Barrel is recalling approximately 7,000 toy chests sold nationwide between September 1994 and March 1998 due to a faulty lid support that can fail and allow the lid to fall. The hazard involves the lid potentially falling onto a child's head or neck, which could result in entrapment and strangulation. The toy chests measure 29 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 18 inches deep and are made of maple, birch, or beech wood with spindle-type rails on the sides. Crate & Barrel has received two reports of lids falling, including one incident where a lid struck a woman's head, and approximately 116 consumer requests for replacement lid supports through their retail stores.
According to the record, consumers should immediately stop young children from using the toy chests and call Crate & Barrel at (800) 352-0688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Crate & Barrel will provide a replacement lid support free of charge, which consumers can install themselves using a regular screwdriver.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Entrapment
Toy Chests Repair/Recall by Crate & Barrel NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 1998 Release # 98-146 Company Phone Number: (800) 352-0688 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Crate & Barrel Announce Recall to Repair Toy Chests WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Crate & Barrel of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling about 7,000 toy chests for in-home repair of their lids. The toy chest's lid support can fail, allowing the lid to fall onto a child's head or neck. A child could become entrapped at the neck and strangle. CPSC and Crate & Barrel have received two reports of lids falling. In one instance, a lid fell onto a woman's head, causing her chin to strike the front edge of the chest. Through their retail stores, Crate & Barrel has received about 116 consumer requests for replacement lid supports. The Crate & Barrel toy chests also function as benches. The seat of the bench, which is the toy chest's lid, lifts up to store toys inside. The toy chests, measuring 29 inches long, 18 inches wide and 18 inches deep, are made of maple, birch or beech wood. A 2-inch high railing encompasses the sides and the back of the chest, along with spindle-type rails on the sides. These toy chests have either one or two metal lid supports. Crate & Barrel stores and catalogues sold the toy chests nationwide from September 1994 through March 1998 for about $130. Consumers should immediately stop young children from using the toy chests, and call Crate & Barrel at (800) 352-0688 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Crate & Barrel will provide a new lid support, free of charge, to stop the lid from falling to prevent a child from being injured or fatally trapped. Consumers can make this repair easily using a regular screwdriver.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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