Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Recall 10274 · Jun 24, 2010 · Evenflo
750,000
units affected
750,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10274
- Date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Company
- Evenflo
- Units affected
- 750,000
- Product
- Jenny Lind Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
The following Evenflo crib models are included in this recall. The model number is located on a label on the bottom beam of the headboard. MODEL NUMBERS MODEL NAMES 012614 Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple 0126141 Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple 012615 Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, White 012616 Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Oak 012617 Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Natural 014614 Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Maple 014615 Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, White 014616 Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Oak 014617 Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Natural 0151614 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple 0151615 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White 0151616 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Oak 0151617 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural 0161614 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple 0161615 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White 0161617 Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural
What can happen
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space 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 with age-related wear and tear.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. A repair kit for the mattress support system is also available for cribs with model numbers starting with 012 and 014 that were manufactured between 2000 and 2004. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One involved the entrapment of a seven-month-old boy between the drop side and the crib mattress. He sustained bumps and bruises to his head. Nine children fell out of the crib when the drop side detached, unlocked or fell off. Seven of those children sustained minor injuries, including bumps, bruises and cuts. Fourteen other incidents involved no injuries.
- Sold at
- Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through November 2007 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jenny lind cribs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. A repair kit for the mattress support system is also available for cribs with model numbers starting with 012 and 014 that were manufactured between 2000 and 2004.
What is the hazard?
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.