FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2008 Release #08-312 | Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 646-4106 |
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
Units: About 320,000
Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
Hazard: The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 42 incidents of crib slats and spindles breaking. Four children became entrapped in the space created by a broken slat or spindle. Two of the children had abrasions and bruising.
Description: Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed below, are included in this recall.
Model # | Description | First Sold |
---|---|---|
BC-23 | Drop Side Blue Spindle Crib | 8/2004 |
BC-36B | Drop Side Light Blue Spindle Crib | 8/2005 |
BC-36G | Drop Side Sage Spindle Crib | 7/2005 |
BC-36P | Drop Side Pink Spindle Crib | 7/2005 |
BC-007 | Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib | 1/2002 |
BC-010 | Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib | 1/2002 |
BC-010C | Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib | 11/2003 |
BC-010HP | Windsor Drop Side Oak/Honey Pine Crib | 11/2003 |
BC-010W | Hilton Drop Side White Full Panel Crib | 7/2002 |
BC-017 | Windsor Drop Side Dark Pine Single Crib | 1/2002 |
BC-107C | Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib | 3/2005 |
BC-107CR | Windsor Cherry Single Sleigh Crib | 4/2007 |
BC-110C | Berkley Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Single Crib | 3/2005 |
BC-110HP | Windsor Drop Side Honey Pine/Honey Single Crib | 3/2005 |
BC-110W | Berkley Drop Side White Flat Panel Single Crib | 3/2005 |
DA617BC | Wicker 3-in-1 White Crib | 1/2002 |
DA620BC | Haven 3-in-1 Oak/Dark Pine Crib | 5/2002 |
DA770BC | 4-in-1 White Convertible Crib | 1/2004 |
DV730N | Natural Lifetime Crib | 9/2003 |
DV730W | White Lifetime Crib | 8/2003 |
DV830-N | Natural Lifetime Crib | 11/2004 |
DV830-W | White Lifetime Crib | 11/2004 |
0113B00 | Drop Side Natural Spindle Crib | 7/2006 |
0113K00 | Drop Side Mahogany Spindle Crib | 6/2006 |
0303B00 | Berkley Natural Lifetime Crib | 9/2005 |
0303C00 | Berkley White Lifetime Crib | 8/2005 |
0303G00 | Berkley Cherry Lifetime Crib | 5/2005 |
0309K00 | Positano Mahogany Lifetime Crib | 4/2006 |
The model number is printed on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $150 and $300, with one model, 0309K00 Mahogany Positano Lifetime Crib, which sold for $450.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jardinecribrecall.com
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