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Recall Alert This month's recall alert. By Michele PiazzoniPublished: December, 2007

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> Some play-yard models have been recalled by Kolcraft due to risks of strangulation and suffocation. All 12 models have raised changing tables with a restraint strap that forms a loop beneath and poses a risk of strangulation. One play yard has a raised cradle where infants can get trapped. Visit kolcraft.com to get a free, non-looped replacement strap and repair kit for the cradle, 888.655.8484. cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07315.html > An expanded recall of cribs by Simplicity is ongoing due to a gap that can form on the drop side panel, posing a risk of entrapment and suffocation. Visit simplicityforchildren.com to see pictures of proper installation and other details. 888.593.9274, cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07307.html > Moderne and Loft cribs from NettoCollection have been recalled because crib slats can separate from side rails and pose entrapment and strangulation. Only crib models NC-137 and NC-140 in a brown finish are recalled. Call 866.996.3886 for details. cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07300html     Michele Piazzoni is a regular contributor to OC Family Magazine.

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