CPSC2008-06-24
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
Hazard
The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants.
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.
Sold at
KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $150 and $300, with one model, 0309K00 Mahogany Positano Lifetime Crib, which sold for $450.
Affected count
About 320,000
Injuries reported
There have been 42 incidents of crib slats and spindles breaking. Four children became entrapped in the space created by a broken slat or spindle. Two of the children had abrasions and bruising.
Manufactured in
China, Vietnam
Products
Jardine Cribs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jardinecribrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Jardine-Cribs-Sold-by-BabiesRUs-Recalled-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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