CPSC2009-01-06
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
Hazard
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
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 March 2004 through January 2009 for between $220 and $330.
Affected count
About 56,450 (This recall was first announced in June 2008)
Injuries 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 reported.
Manufactured in
China
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, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.jardinecribrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Jardine-Expands-Recall-of-Cribs-Sold-by-BabiesRUs-Cribs-Pose-Entrapment-and-Strangulation-Hazards-Don't want to check this manually?
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