Storkcraft Crib Recall

Storkcraft Rochester

Storkcraft issued a recall of all of their cribs sold between May 2000 through January 2009. The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate. There have been 10 incidents of this, with two injuries, and thankfully, no deaths.

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free replacement kit, with new mattress support brackets.

Recall info from CPSC and Storkcraft.

And wouldn't you know it? The crib we use is a Storkcraft crib. Fun. So where can I have my toddler sleep while I wait for replacement parts? He's not ready for a toddler bed--he's too active of a sleeper and would roll out of the bed. And that assumes he'd even be willing to stay in the bed. I have a boy who would most likely get out of bed, go to his toy closet, and get into trouble in there.

*sigh*