September 8, 2005

Pottery Barn Kids Announces Recall of Spindle Cribs

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.

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 https://ww1.potterybarnkids.com/cs/index.cfm?src=csts%2Fhme&s%45ct=index