Nan Far Woodworking Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively at JcPenney
Recall 12148 · Apr 12, 2012 · Nan Far Woodworking
16,700
units affected
16,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12148
- Date
- Apr 12, 2012
- Company
- Nan Far Woodworking
- Units affected
- 16,700
- Product
- Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall includes Rockland Furniture brand drop-side cribs imported and sold by jcpenney from 2005 to 2008. The wooden cribs used plastic hardware to attach the drop side. "Rockland Furniture" and the model number can be found on a rectangular label located on the lower portion of the headboard panel. The following six drop-side crib models are included in this recall: 343-8124 Nightingale Spindle Drop-Side Crib 343-8280 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 1 343-8271 Cottage Standard Drop-Side Crib Version 2 343-9105 Drop-Side Crib and Changer 343-8191 Renew Standard Drop-Side Crib 343-8192 Renew Convertible Drop-Side Crib
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 cribs and contact Nan Far Woodworking for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. 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
- Sold at
- jcpenney stores and online at jcpenney.com from January 2005 through December 2008 for between $150 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rockland furniture drop-side cribs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Nan Far Woodworking for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. 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.
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.