As of June 28, 2011, retailers can only sell cribs that meet mandatory safety standards unanimously approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in December. The new crib guidelines, which had not gone through a major revision in more than 30 years, apply to both full-size and non-full-size cribs.
Some of the new mandatory rules for cribs include: (1) stopping the manufacture and sale of dangerous, traditional drop-side cribs; (2) strengthening mattress supports and crib slats; (3) requiring crib hardware to be more durable; and (4) making safety testing more rigorous.
Since 2007, more than 11 million dangerous cribs have been recalled. According to the CPSC, drop-side cribs with detaching side rails were associated with at least 32 infant suffocation and strangulation deaths since 2000. Faulty or defective crib hardware has been linked to additional deaths.
Starting on December 28, 2012, child care facilities, including family child care homes and infant Head Start centers, as well as places of public accommodation, such as hotels and motels, and rental companies will also be required to use only cribs that comply with the new crib standards.
All importers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers are affected under the change and can only offer cribs that meet the CPSC's new crib standards.
Messa & Associates is experienced in handling cases involving injuries to children as a result of products with manufacturing and design defects. In addition to their research and knowledge, our attorneys work with highly regarded experts to prepare every case. If your child has suffered serious injury or death due to crib safety, please contact us at 1-877-MessaLaw.
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