Jardine Cribs
CPSC Recall #09-207 — April 29, 2009
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-207 |
| Recall Date | April 29, 2009 |
| Remedy Type | No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 96,000 (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008 and 56,450 units were recalled in January 2009) |
| 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 September 2005 through April 2009 for between $220 and $330. |
Product
Jardine Cribs
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.This recall involves 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recall. The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.Additional Recalled Jardine CribsModel #DescriptionDate Code Between0102B00Drop-side Natural Olympia Single9/2005-1/20070102E00Drop-side Dark Pine Olympia Single9/2005-1/20080302P00Black Olympia Lifetime11/2005-5/20080302C00White Olympia Lifetime6/2006-12/20060312D00Americana Pecan 4-in-15/2006-11/20070308L00Antique Walnut Capri 4-in-112/2005-11/20070108C00Drop-side White Capri Single8/2006-11/2007
Hazard
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents & Injuries
CPSC has received 31 incident reports of slats breaking, including two reports of children becoming entrapped in the gap created by the broken slat on the crib models identified below. In 10 of these incidents, consumers reported that their child broke the slat while in the crib. There was one report of minor injuries (bumps and abrasions).
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a No Remedy Available 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 (No Remedy Available) 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.