Pottery Barn Recalls Spindle Crib

The spindles on this crib can loosen and detach from the rail. This could cause a child to fall and it also poses a risk of entrapment. There have been six reports of the spindles detaching, but there have been no injuries. These cribs were sold in white, pink and blue at Pottery Barn Kids stores, catalog and online from January 2004 through July 2005. If you have one of these cribs, stop using it immediately and contact Pottery Barn Kids for a replacement rail or a full refund.

Name of product: Spindle Crib

Units: About 7,600

Distributor: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The spindles on the crib’s front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.

Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Kids has received six reports of incidents involving spindles detaching from the crib. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Spindle Crib, model number 4825402. The product name and model number are printed on a label affixed to the base of the crib. Sold in white, pink and blue, the cribs are made of hardwood and measure 30.5 x 54.5 x 45” high.

Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids retail stores, the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and PotteryBarnKids.com nationwide from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $300 and $500.

Manufactured in: Taiwan.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping).

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 330-6905 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm’s Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com.