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Product recall · CPSCOctober 5, 2011Highest risk
Yu Wei Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and due to age-related wear and tear.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Suffocation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact J.C. Penney at (800) 221-0827 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.jcp.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves Yu Wei full-size cribs sold under the Scroll and Lauren model names. The cribs were sold in antique white, pecan and dark cherry, and have the following model numbers and date codes listed on the inside of the crib's end panels. Model # Description Date Code Between 343-8225 Scroll Crib 01/2006-12/2010 343-9117 Lauren Crib 01/2007-12/2010
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,000
- Recall date
- October 5, 2011
- Brand
- Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan (this firm is no longer in business), J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC and the firms are aware of nine incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached, including one report of a child who sustained minor abrasions to the arm.
JCPenney.com and in the jcpenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450.
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: “Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation 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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