FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 1998
Release # 99-020a
Company Phone Number: (765) 473-6683 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
Bedside Cradles Recalled by W.C. Redmon
PRODUCT: Bedside Cradle - W.C. Redmon Co., of Peru, Ind.,
is recalling about 1,800 "Cuddle Me Close" bedside cradles
for repair. The wooden cradle is for infants from birth to 3
months of age and attaches to an adult bed to keep the baby
within arm's reach. It is painted white and comes with four
wooden legs. Each leg has three segments to adjust the
height of the cradle. Infant product catalogs, including One
Step Ahead and Popular Club, and juvenile product stores,
including Babies R Us and several small independent stores,
sold the cradles nationwide for about $149 beginning in
February 1998.
PROBLEM: The legs on the cradles can become loose and can
separate, causing the cradle to tip.
INJURIES/INCIDENTS: Redmon has received about 50 reports of
the cradles' legs becoming loose or separating, including
two reports of cradles tipping. No injuries have been
reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the Cuddle Me Close
cradle immediately and call Redmon collect at (765) 473-6683
Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST for free
replacement legs. Consumers can also write to W.C. Redmon
Co., P.O. Box 7, Peru, Ind. 46970.
