Information To Dealers Of Second-Hand Children's Products
Cribs
Cribs manufactured prior to September 1986 do not comply with current standards and should not be sold or used. These cribs expose the baby to serious potential hazards that may result in serious injuries, including death.
The mattress support system must be solidly affixed to the frame of the crib. The height of the mattress support should not be adjustable without the aid of tools. (No S or Z shape hooks allowed!).
A label containing the following information must be permanently affixed to the crib:
- Name and place of business of manufacturer/importer;
- Model name or number;
- Date of manufacture;
- Warning statement about the strict adherence to assembly instructions, size of mattress and proper use of product.
Assembly instructions and parts list must be either permanently printed on the product or included in a pouch attached to the crib.
Gap between the slats must not be more than 6 cm (2 3/8 in). Slats should not be loose or turn when twisted.
The mattress supplied with the crib must be no thicker than 15 cm (6 in) and must fit snugly (no more than a 3 cm (1 3/16 in) gap on any side when the mattress is pushed into one of the corners of the crib).
The crib must be well maintained, i.e. no broken, cracked or missing parts, wood should be smooth and free of splinters, the metal should be free of burrs and sharp edges and there should be no loose bolts, nuts or slats.
The crib should not have corner posts which extend more than 3 mm (1/8 in) above the highest side.
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