Recalls / 2009-01-06

Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

09084 · Recalled 2009-01-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib

Description

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

Hazards

The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

Reported injuries

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 reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Jardine Cribs		About 56,450 (This recall was first announced in June 2008)

Parties

Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises
Made in: China
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, at babiesrus.com, from March 2004 through January 2009 for, $330.

Consumer 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

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Recalled Antique Walnut Capri Single Crib

Source: CPSC recall 09084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.