Submitted by Armen Hareyan on Jun 25th, 2008
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jardine Enterprises, today announced a voluntary recall of Jardine Cribs that are sold in Babies "R" Us stores. Consumers should stop using recalled cribs immediately unless otherwise instructed, due to serious infant daners and risks.
Name of Recalled Product: Jardine Cribs. The recall involves about 320,000 units. The manufacturer of the recalled baby cribs is 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 of the recalled baby cribs: Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed below, are included in this recall.
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.
The recalled Jardine Cribs are manufactured in China and Vietnam
What can consumers and parents do about the Jardine Crib recall? 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
Source:
CPSC.gov On Crib Recall 