CPSC recall 09-084, announced January 6, 2009, covers Jardine Cribs (about 56,450 units). The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a credit towards the purchase of a new Jardine crib. Recall contact: call (800) 646-4106, or go to www.jardinecribrecall.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jardine Enterprises
- Manufacturer
- Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 09-084
- Units
- About 56,450 (This recall was first announced in June 2008)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Jardine Cribs
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
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
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