Drop-Side Cribs
CPSC Recall #12003 — October 4, 2011
Product
Drop-Side Cribs
Description
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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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 out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and due to age-related wear and tear.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and the firms are aware of nine incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached, including one report of a child who sustained minor abrasions to the arm.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
Units Affected
About 8,000
Sold At
JCPenney.com and in the jcpenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450.
Manufacturer
Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan (this firm is no longer in business)
Importer
J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Manufactured In
Taiwan