Drop-Side cribs sold under the brand names Million Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci
CPSC Recall #10-277 — June 23, 2010
Product
Drop-Side cribs sold under the brand names Million Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci
Description
The following full-sized Million Dollar Baby ("MDB"), Da Vinci and Baby Mod brand cribs with drop-sides are involved in the recall:Drop-Side HardwareModel NameModel Number(s)Sold AsHardware PhotoExposed hardwareAlexandria4191M4191MDB / Da VinciAlpha591M0591MDB / Da VinciBailey5201MDB / Da VinciCaleb1701MDB / Da VinciJenny Lind371391M0391MDB / Da VinciLauren569144914001MDB / Da VinciNaomi4291MDB / Da VinciOxford2191MDB / Da VinciPine Canopy3991MDB / Da VinciSleigh2991MDB / Da VinciTwinkle2301MDB / Da VinciHidden hardwareAnastasia4801MDB / Da VinciAnnabelle59015941MDB / Da VinciKendallW5921Baby ModKirstenW5941MDB / Da VinciLeonardo3101MDB / Da VinciMichelangelo3401MDB / Da VinciRobin6001MDB / Da VinciRoxanneW5941Baby ModRoxanne5921MDB / Da VinciSerenaW4801Baby ModThe name "Million Dollar Baby," "Da Vinci" or "Baby Mod," along with the company logo and the crib's serial number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard.Important Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.Visit CPSC's Crib Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.
Hazard
The cribs' drop-sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space 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 with age-related wear and tear.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and Million Dollar Baby have received 43 reports of drop-side failures. There were eight reports of children being entrapped between the mattress and drop-side resulting in three reports of bruises to the head or upper body. Additionally, three children fell out of the crib when the drop-side failed but they were not injured.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Million Dollar Baby for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age. Repair kits will be available to consumers within a few weeks.
Units Affected
About 156,000
Sold At
Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $100 and $330.
Manufactured In
Taiwan and China