Pottery Barn Convertible Crib Recall (2023) Due To Laceration Risks

Pottery Barn Convertible Crib Recall 2023

Why Were These Cribs Recalled?

About 310 units of Pottery Barn Kids Penny Convertible Cribs were recalled on July 20, 2023, over possible laceration risks from sharp edges that can come loose. (1)(2)

According to the recall advisory from Pottery Barn, the cribs’ end panels can become loose because the glue wasn’t consistently applied. This can result in the exposure of sharp edges, which can pose laceration risks to your baby. (1)

Pottery Barn received two reports of the cribs’ end panels separating from the product. Thankfully, no injuries were reported relating to this crib recall. (1)(2)

What Pottery Barn Convertible Cribs Are Recalled?

The company sells different types of cribs, but only the Pottery Barn Kids Penny Convertible Crib is included in this recall. (1)(2)

(source: cpsc.gov)

Penny Convertible Crib is made from radiata pine, has French white paint, and scalloped details. It can convert to a toddler bed. (1)(2)

These recalled cribs were sold from September 2022 through April 2023 via potterybarnkids.com for around $900.

How Do I Know If My Crib Has Been Recalled?

Check the underside of the crib for the following affected model number: (1)(2)

SKU (stock-keeping unit) 2850473

What To Do With My Recalled Pottery Barn Convertible Crib?

Stop using these recalled Pottery Barn cribs immediately. (1)(2)

Contact Pottery Barn Kids and choose from two remedy options: (1)(2)

Full refund
Repair

If you choose the repair option, you must schedule the replacement parts’ delivery with Pottery Barn Kids. The installer will remove the old end panels and install the new end panels for your affected crib. (1)(2)

You can reach Pottery Barn Kids via these channels: (1)(2)

Toll-free phone: 855-801-9300 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily
Recall site: potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/recall-penny-crib.html
Official website: potterybarnkids.com (click on “safety recalls”)

According to the recall advisory, the company will also contact all known purchasers. (1)(2)

Do I Need A Receipt For The Pottery Barn Convertible Crib Recall?

No. You can still process the refund if you received this Pottery Barn crib as a gift or lost your receipt. (1)(2)

Are These Pottery Barn Convertible Cribs Still Safe To Use?

No, unless you’ve already received the replacement parts and had these installed on your affected crib. (1)(2)

Where Are These Pottery Barn Convertible Cribs Made?

Indonesia (2)

What Are Pottery Barn Cribs Made Of?

The materials used for the Pottery Barn cribs can vary, depending on their product style or design.

For example, Penny Convertible Crib is made from radiata pine, while Blythe 3-In-1 Upholstered Convertible Crib is made from solid poplar wood and MDF (medium-density fibreboard).

Other Pottery Barn Crib Recalls

Pottery Barn Kids Drop-Side Crib Recall 2010

About 82,000 units of Pottery Barn Kids Drop-Side Cribs were recalled in July 2010 due to suffocation risks. The hardware can break with age-related wear-and-tear or incorrect assembly, causing the drop-side to detach. This increases a child’s risks of entrapment and suffocation. (3)

The company and the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) received 36 reports of the drop-sides detaching or malfunctioning, leading to seven incidents with minor injuries. (3)

Thankfully, although there was one entrapment incident between the crib mattress and the detached drop-side, the child was freed without injury. (3)

Pottery Barn Kids Spindle Cribs 2005

In September 2005, around 7,600 units of Pottery Barn Kids Spindle Cribs were recalled because the spindles on front rails can loosen and detach, posing entrapment risks. (4)

Pottery Barn Kids received six reports of spindles detaching from the cribs. Thankfully, no related deaths or injuries have been reported. (4)

What Was The Recall On Cribs In 2011?

In June 2011, the US government issued a ban against drop-side cribs due to safety risks (i.e., thousands of injury reports and dozens of deaths). It led to numerous crib recalls issued by all the brands and companies selling these products. (5)(6)