Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Recall 09084 · Jan 6, 2009 · Jardine
56,450
units affected
56,450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09084
- Date
- Jan 6, 2009
- Company
- Jardine
- Units affected
- 56,450
- Product
- Jardine Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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
What can happen
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jardine cribs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
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.