According to the district attorney investigation the case, “calling the deaths, a tragic accident” A hope chest where a adolescent Massachusetts brother and sister died after it appears that becoming spellbound had been recalled by the manufacturer years ago.
According to the Michael Morrissey (Norfolk District Attorney), “opening autopsy consequences indicate the deaths of the 8-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy at their Franklin home on Sunday were accidental,”
He also said that, toxicology tests are still throughout. In 1996, Lane recalled 12 million cedar chests with lids that automatically latch shut after receiving reports of six children suffocating inside. In 2000, Lane — in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — called for a renewed search for the chests after becoming aware of another suffocation death and two near fatalities.
According to the Morrissey, “”We would urge anyone who has any kind of chest, hope chest or piece of this type to examine it with new eyes,”
Morrissey said, “”If you close the lid and have to press or manipulate something on its exterior to get it to open, we urge you to contact the manufacturer for guidance or consider disabling the mechanism yourself.”
The company said it “extends its deepest condolences to the family that has suffered this unthinkable tragedy. We wish them comfort at this most difficult time.”
Police responded to their home at about 8 p.m. Sunday, and the children were taken to hospitals but did not survive.
According to the spokesman of Morrissey, “several family members, including an adult, were home at the time,”
8-Year-Old-Girl And 7-Year-Boy Died Was Recalled Chest, Mass. DA
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