Jardine Cribs
CPSC Recall #08-312 — June 24, 2008
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-312 |
| Recall Date | June 24, 2008 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 320,000 |
| Manufactured In | China and Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
Jardine Cribs
Description
Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed below, are included in this recall.Model #DescriptionFirst SoldBC-23Drop Side Blue Spindle Crib8/2004BC-36BDrop Side Light Blue Spindle Crib8/2005BC-36GDrop Side Sage Spindle Crib7/2005BC-36PDrop Side Pink Spindle Crib7/2005BC-007Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib1/2002BC-010Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib1/2002BC-010CWindsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib11/2003BC-010HPWindsor Drop Side Oak/Honey Pine Crib11/2003BC-010WHilton Drop Side White Full Panel Crib7/2002BC-017Windsor Drop Side Dark Pine Single Crib1/2002BC-107CHilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib3/2005BC-107CRWindsor Cherry Single Sleigh Crib4/2007BC-110CBerkley Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Single Crib3/2005BC-110HPWindsor Drop Side Honey Pine/Honey Single Crib3/2005BC-110WBerkley Drop Side White Flat Panel Single Crib3/2005DA617BCWicker 3-in-1 White Crib1/2002DA620BCHaven 3-in-1 Oak/Dark Pine Crib5/2002DA770BC4-in-1 White Convertible Crib1/2004DV730NNatural Lifetime Crib9/2003DV730WWhite Lifetime Crib8/2003DV830-NNatural Lifetime Crib11/2004DV830-WWhite Lifetime Crib11/20040113B00Drop Side Natural Spindle Crib7/20060113K00Drop Side Mahogany Spindle Crib6/20060303B00Berkley Natural Lifetime Crib9/20050303C00Berkley White Lifetime Crib8/20050303G00Berkley Cherry Lifetime Crib5/20050309K00Positano Mahogany Lifetime Crib4/2006
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.