(LEGAFI) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall of about 3,100 drop-side cribs in the U.S. and Canada. This is the second drop-side recall issued by the agency this month (see JCPenney Crib Recall).

The latest crib recall affects drop-side cribs manufactured by Shermag, Inc. According to the CPSC, the drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures can also occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear.

CPSC and Shermag received 21 reports of the drop sides failing or detaching. No injuries have been reported. 

The Shermag crib recall involves wooden drop-side cribs with hidden drop-side hardware. The cribs were sold in various colors and have the following model numbers: 202647, 211047 and 272547.

The recalled Shermag cribs were sold separately and as part of the “City Lights,” “Fairy Tales” and “Dormez Vous” furniture collections through The Land of Nod and other baby specialty stores from 2004 through 2008. “Shermag” is printed on a tag on the mattress springs. The model numbers can be found on stickers and warning labels on the crib’s headboard or footboard.

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Shermag to request a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age.

Consumers with additional questions about the Shermag crib recall, or who wish to request the free repair kit, can contact Shermag at (800) 567-3419 or by visiting their website at www.shermag.com.