October 22, 2010: Victory Land Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs

Recall Reason

Many styles of the drop-side crib are included in this recall. Image here represents just one.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Victory Land Group Inc., of Bartlett, Illinois, has recalled about 34,000 3-in-1 drop-side cribs. The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach, or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.

CPSC and Victory Land Group have received 17 reports of incidents involving drop-side rail detachments from the cribs. Three infants received bruises and abrasions to the neck, back, and legs after becoming entrapped when the drop-side detached.

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This recall involves Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs with Kmart model numbers 07-1248 and 07-1252. They were sold in natural and white colors. A label with Kmart and the model number can be found on the inner side of the crib's headboard or footboard on the bottom rail. The 3-in-1 infant cribs can also be converted into a toddler bed and a double bed.

The cribs sold at Kmart stores nationwide from February 2007 through October 2008 for about $130. The cribs were manufactured in Vietnam.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and contact the Victory Land Group for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard, or toddler bed depending on the child's age.

For additional information, contact Victory Land Group at (866) 499-2099 between 9:30 AM and 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.victorylandgroup.com.