Munire · Recalled
Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $600–$1,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the "Newport Rubbed Black" cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture. Models listed below are included in the recall: Model Name 7900 Newport Lifetime Crib 7918 Hutch for Combo & Double Dresser 7915 Mirror 7908 Combo 7902 Nightstand 7907 Conversion Kit for Lifetime Crib 7905 5-Drawer Dresser 7929 Armoire 7975 Guardrail for Lifetime Crib 7906 Double Dresser 7914 Bookcase 7901 Newport OldeWorld Crib
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through November 2008 for about $600 for the crib and the matching furniture pieces were sold between $700 and $1,000.
- Product type
- Cribs
- Made in
- Indonesia
- Recalled by
- Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Incident log
Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 23 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.