Drop-Side cribs sold under the brand names Million Dollar Baby, Baby Mod and Da Vinci
CPSC Recall #10-277 — June 23, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-277 |
| Recall Date | June 23, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 156,000 |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan and China |
Where It Was Sold
| Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $100 and $330. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
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.