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Crib Safety As of July 6, 2001, it is illegal in Oregon for anyone to sell a crib at a garage sale, estate sale, or secondhand store that does not meet the safety standards established in HB 3962. See also: Consumer Safety Product Crib Recalls.Oregon Crib Safety Guidelines As of July 6, 2001, it is illegal in Oregon for anyone to sell a crib at a garage sale, estate sale, or secondhand store that does not meet the safety standards established in HB 3962. When shopping for a crib, look for one with either an ASTM or CPSC certification seal showing that it meets national safety standards. Generally, cribs made before 1990 have at least one feature that is considered unsafe. An unsafe used crib could be dangerous for your baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 40 babies suffocate or strangle each year when they become trapped between broken crib parts or in cribs with older, unsafe designs. 
To know if your crib is safe, use the state guidelines provided on this page. If your crib does not meet these guidelines, destroy it and replace it with a safe crib. Also, check often with the CPSC hotline to find out if your crib, portable crib, or playpen has been recalled by calling 1-800-638-2772 or check the website: www.cpsc.gov. It is important to perform a safety check on your baby's crib, portable crib, and playpen, daily, both at home and at daycare. You can find more information at: www.cribsafety.org, and www.dannyfoundation.org.
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