Bassettbaby Crib Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo cribs were recalled three 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. CPSC’s notices carry no extra status field for any of the three.

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.

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 [2].

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 three.

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 [3].

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 three Bassettbaby recalls, this 2007 action came first.

Which Bassettbaby Cribs Are Affected?

Three Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo crib lines were recalled across three 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: model 5446-0504, Navajo Pine finish, sold November 2007 through January 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 three recalls covers a specific crib.

Why Were the Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled?

Bassettbaby cribs were recalled because their hardware could work loose. Top-corner bolts, drop-side spindles, and drop-side rail hardware were each involved in one recall. Any of the three 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 2008 recall, the drop-side spindles on the Hidden Hills crib could loosen the same way.

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 three recalls. The 2007 recall drew 85 reports of loose bolts, including one toddler’s hand becoming trapped between two railings.

The 2008 recall drew three reports of loose spindles, with no injuries. The 2010 recall was larger still. It drew 18 reports of a detached or malfunctioning rail, including one entrapment and three falls, but no injuries.

The 2010 recall also drew 154 more reports of hardware breaking during shipment, assembly, or use. No death was mentioned in any of the three 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:

1. Stop using the crib right away, no matter which of the three recalls applies to it.
2. Check the label on the footboard or headboard for the model number. On 2007 convertible models, check for the purchase order number instead.
3. Move the child to a safer spot, such as a bassinet or play yard, until the remedy arrives.
4. Call Bassettbaby at (800) 308-7485 for the 2008 and 2010 recalls, or (888) 897-4689 for the 2007 recall. Ask for the free kit, replacement, or refund that applies to the model.
5. 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 three Bassettbaby crib recalls was found this review.

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 three CPSC recalls. A lawyer would need to review the facts case by case.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 98,900 recalled cribs under the Bassettbaby and Wendy Bellissimo names. That figure combines the 2007, 2008, and 2010 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. Bassettbaby’s own website is no longer live, though. If a listed number no longer connects, CPSC’s SaferProducts.gov intake can log the concern instead.

What Other Crib Styles Were Included in the 2010 Bassettbaby Recall?

Other Bassettbaby crib styles in the 2010 recall include Mission Bay, Woodlands, Bel-Aire, Terrace Park, and Parson Ridge. The list goes on with Shenandoah, New Haven, Richmond Park, Lake Wood, Winsor, and English Manor. Those add to the Mission, Cape Cod, Cottage, and Timber Creek styles named above.

Is a CPSC Report the Same as a Bassettbaby Crib Recall Lawsuit?

No, a CPSC report is not the same as a Bassettbaby crib recall lawsuit. A report to the agency logs a safety issue on file. A lawsuit is a separate legal claim. A product-liability attorney weighs each one against the manufacturer, one case at a time.

Where Is the Company Behind the Bassettbaby Cribs Based?

The company behind the Bassettbaby cribs is based in Bassett, Virginia. The town shares the company’s name, Bassett Furniture Industries. The recalled cribs themselves were made abroad, as the first question above explains.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/bassettbaby-recalls-to-repair-drop-side-cribs-due-to-entrapment-suffocation-and-fall
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/bassettbaby-cribs-recalled-due-to-entrapment-hazard-sold-exclusively-at-babies-r-us
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/cribs-sold-by-bassettbaby-recalled-due-to-entrapment-and-strangulation-hazard