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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 6, 2009Highest risk
Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a credit towards the purchase of a new Jardine crib. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternative, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on your child's age.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.jardinecribrecall.com
The product
This recall involves three models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recall. The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. Jardine Cribs included in this Expanded Recall Model # Description Date Code Between DA715BC Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib 2/04 - 1/07 0108L00 Antique Walnut Capri Single Crib 7/06 - 11/07 0308C00 White Capri Lifetime Crib 12/05 - 11/07
Details
- Units affected
- About 56,450 (This recall was first announced in June 2008)
- Recall date
- January 6, 2009
- Brand
- Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- CPSC has received 19 additional incidents of crib slats breaking. In nine of these incidents, consumers reported that their infant or toddler broke the slat while in the crib. In addition, a 22-month-old child fell through the gap between the crib slats when a slat broke. No injuries have been repor
KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from March 2004 through January 2009 for between $220 and $330.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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