Admin Do cribs get recalled?
Drop-side cribs have been recalled by the millions. In June alone, more than 2 million were recalled. Since last January, about 1.5 million cribs have been recalled, not counting those in June, according to the statement from Gillibrand’s office.
Is it legal to sell a drop-side crib?
Today, it’s illegal to use or sell drop-side cribs — either new or secondhand. They’re also not permitted for use in business or community settings, even if they have been equipped with immobilizing hardware meant to stop the sliding functionality.
What can you do with old cribs?
Before you toss the baby crib, consider using a little DIY magic and up cycle it into a bench, desk, craft organizer, or even a wagon!…Turn old cribs into furniture
- Child’s desk. Simply remove the side rail, and raise the bottom of the crib up to turn it into a desk.
- Chair.
- Bench.
- Dog crate.
How do I dispose of a drop side crib?
Answer: Assuming you have access to a city or county dump (you did not provide an address in your question), you should dispose of the crib there, said a spokeswoman for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. “It should be disassembled at the time,” she emphasized.
Are old cribs illegal?
Can an old crib be made safe?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends against using a secondhand crib. If you do, they recommend not using a crib that is more than 10 years old. Also, cribs that have been assembled, disassembled and reassembled over time may have worn out hardware, which can loosen, making the crib unsafe.
How do I dispose of a crib?
If you don’t have the time to take your crib to a donation center yourself or are unsure if they will take your old crib, just call on the baby gear recycling pros at LoadUp. With eco-friendly disposal alternatives to the landfill, we always try to donate as much of your used nursery furniture as possible to charities.