Rynek i konsumenci · 16/12/1996

Amendments to Requirements for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs: Request for Comments and Information

Based on information currently available, the Commission has reason to believe that unreasonable risks of injury and death may be associated with the slats of certain baby cribs. 1 From 1985 to September 1996, the Commission identified numerous incidents in which crib slats appeared to disengage from the side panels of the crib. When this occurs, children are at risk of becoming entrapped between the remaining slats or falling out of the crib. Twelve incidents resulted in fatalities and five in injuries. Neither existing Commission regulations nor the current voluntary standard adequately addresses these risks of injury and death. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------