Table of contents
- Latest Bassettbaby Crib Recall Updates
- November 22, 2010: CPSC and Bassettbaby Recall 90,000 Drop-Side Cribs
- June 5, 2008: CPSC and Bassettbaby Recall 550 Hidden Hills Cribs
- February 14, 2008: Bassettbaby Recalls 18 Hidden Hills Drop-Side Cribs
- November 8, 2007: CPSC Recalls 8,900 Wendy Bellissimo Convertible Cribs
- Which Bassettbaby Cribs Are Affected?
- Why Were the Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is the Bassettbaby Crib Recall Lawsuit About?
- Where Were the Recalled Bassettbaby Cribs Manufactured?
- How Many Bassettbaby Cribs Were Recalled in Total?
- Does Bassettbaby Still Honor These Recalls Today?
Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo cribs were recalled four times. Bassett Furniture Industries made them. The company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission acted together in 2007, 2008, and 2010. The 2010 recall was by far the largest.
The recalls covered two convertible models, the Hidden Hills crib and about 90,000 more drop-side cribs. The hazard was loose bolts, loose spindles, or broken drop-side hardware. Any of these could leave a gap where a child could get stuck.
Anyone still using an affected crib should stop right away. Contact Bassettbaby for the free remedy. No recall has been reannounced or expanded since November 2010.
Latest Bassettbaby Crib Recall Updates
November 22, 2010: CPSC and Bassettbaby Recall 90,000 Drop-Side Cribs
The CPSC and Bassettbaby announced the November 2010 recall of about 90,000 drop-side cribs. The cribs were sold under more than 40 style numbers. Rail hardware could detach and open a gap next to the mattress [1].
Bassettbaby based the recall on reports of rail-hardware problems that CPSC received before the announcement. It then offered a free immobilization kit for the drop-side hardware to affected families.
June 5, 2008: CPSC and Bassettbaby Recall 550 Hidden Hills Cribs
CPSC and Bassettbaby announced a June 2008 recall of about 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills cribs, model 5446-0521, over spindle spacing that can fail federal standards [2].
The gaps can pose an entrapment hazard to infants. Bassettbaby received no reports of incidents or injuries. Owners should stop using the crib. Bassettbaby offers an in-home inspection, and recalled cribs are replaced.
February 14, 2008: Bassettbaby Recalls 18 Hidden Hills Drop-Side Cribs
Bassettbaby and the CPSC opened the February 2008 recall of 18 Hidden Hills cribs, model 5446-0504. Three reports said the spindles could loosen and open a gap near the mattress [3].
No injuries were reported in this recall. Owners of an affected crib could get a free replacement or a full refund from Bassettbaby. By unit count, this recall was the smallest of the four.
November 8, 2007: CPSC Recalls 8,900 Wendy Bellissimo Convertible Cribs
The CPSC announced the November 2007 recall of about 8,900 Wendy Bellissimo cribs, models 5945-0521 and 5545-0521. Bolts at the top corners could work loose, leaving a gap between the railings [4].
One report involved a 13-month-old whose hand got caught between two railings. Bassettbaby gave every affected family a free repair kit for the bolts. Of the four Bassettbaby recalls, this 2007 action came first.
Which Bassettbaby Cribs Are Affected?
Three Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo crib lines were recalled across four separate actions between 2007 and 2010:
- Wendy Bellissimo convertible cribs: models 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, honey and cherry finishes, sold July 2005 through October 2007.
- Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills drop-side crib: models 5446-0504 (February 2008) and 5446-0521 (June 2008), Navajo Pine finish, sold November 2007 through February 2008.
- Drop-side cribs with external plastic hardware: more than 40 style numbers sold January 2000 through August 2010. They include the Mission, Cape Cod, Cottage, and Timber Creek collections.
The crib’s label names “Bassettbaby” or “Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.” on the footboard or headboard, next to the model number. The 2007 convertible models also carry a purchase order number in that same spot.
Match either number to the list above, since that match shows which of the four recalls covers a specific crib.
Why Were the Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled?
Bassettbaby cribs were recalled because their hardware could work loose. Top-corner bolts, spindles, and drop-side rail hardware were each behind a recall. Any of them could open a gap and trap part of a child’s body.
In the 2007 recall, the top-corner bolts on convertible cribs could loosen over time. In the February 2008 recall, the drop-side spindles on the Hidden Hills crib could loosen the same way.
In the June 2008 recall, the spindle spacing on some Hidden Hills cribs could fail the federal standard and pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
In the larger 2010 recall, the external plastic hardware on the drop-side rail could break. That let the rail partially detach from the crib frame.
Every version of the defect created the same risk. A gap could open between the crib’s frame and its mattress or side rail. A child’s body could become trapped there, which can lead to strangulation, suffocation, or a fall.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Bassettbaby and CPSC logged about 260 reports across the 2007, February 2008, and 2010 recalls. The 2007 recall drew 85 reports of loose bolts, including one toddler’s hand becoming trapped between two railings.
The February 2008 recall drew three reports of loose spindles, with no injuries. The June 2008 recall drew none. The 2010 recall drew 18 reports of a detached or malfunctioning rail, including one entrapment and three falls.
The 2010 recall also drew 154 more reports of hardware breaking during shipment, assembly, or use. No death was mentioned in any of the four CPSC notices.
These figures only reflect what consumers reported during each recall’s reporting period. They do not count every child who used an affected crib without incident.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone with an affected Bassettbaby or Wendy Bellissimo crib from the 2007, 2008, or 2010 recalls should take these steps:
- Stop using the crib right away, no matter which of the four recalls applies to it.
- Check the label on the footboard or headboard for the model number. On 2007 convertible models, check for the purchase order number instead.
- Move the child to a safer spot, such as a bassinet or play yard, until the remedy arrives.
- Call Bassettbaby at (800) 308-7485 for the February 2008 and 2010 recalls, (888) 897-4689 for the 2007 recall, or (866) 618-5446 for the June 2008 recall. Ask for the free kit, inspection, replacement, or refund that applies to the model.
- Report an unresolved safety concern to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov or its hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Legal Options
A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No class action or multidistrict litigation over the four Bassettbaby crib recalls has been filed.
A family whose child was hurt by a recalled Bassettbaby crib may still have a claim. The same applies if a Wendy Bellissimo crib trapped the child.
That claim would tie to one of the four CPSC recalls. A lawyer would need to review the facts case by case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Bassettbaby Crib Recall Lawsuit About?
The Bassettbaby crib recall lawsuit is about a claim separate from the recall. CPSC’s recall offers only a free repair, replacement, or refund. A lawsuit instead seeks compensation for an injury the defect caused.
Where Were the Recalled Bassettbaby Cribs Manufactured?
The recalled Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo cribs were manufactured in China. CPSC’s 2010 notice also named Croatia, Slovenia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Each is a manufacturing country for the drop-side cribs covered by that recall.
How Many Bassettbaby Cribs Were Recalled in Total?
In total, CPSC logged about 99,500 recalled cribs under the Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo names. That figure combines the four actions, and no single recall notice states it on its own.
Does Bassettbaby Still Honor These Recalls Today?
Whether Bassettbaby still honors these recalls isn’t confirmed. The notices published three different company phone lines. Bassettbaby’s website is offline, so the phone lines are the contact route. If a listed number no longer connects, CPSC’s SaferProducts.gov intake can log the concern instead.