Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Recall 12003 · Oct 5, 2011 · Yu Wei
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12003
- Date
- Oct 5, 2011
- Company
- Yu Wei
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Drop-Side Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall involves Yu Wei full-size cribs sold under the Scroll and Lauren model names. The cribs were sold in antique white, pecan and dark cherry, and have the following model numbers and date codes listed on the inside of the crib's end panels. Model # Description Date Code Between 343-8225 Scroll Crib 01/2006-12/2010 343-9117 Lauren Crib 01/2007-12/2010
What can happen
The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created 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 due to age-related wear and tear.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- JCPenney.com and in the jcpenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled drop-side cribs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
What is the hazard?
The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created 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.
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.