CRIBS RECALLED BY CPSC
In the last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announed the recall of over 556,000 cribs manufactured by two different manufacturers.
On January 6, the CPSC recalled over 56,000 Jardine brand cribs warning that the wooden slats on the cribs can break, resulting in a gap that poses entrapment and stangulation hazards. This recall constitutes an expansion of the initial recall of Jardine cribs in June 2008. The most recent recall includes Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Cribs, Antique Walnut Capri Single Cribs and White Capri Lifetime Cribs sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and at babiesrus.com from March 2004 through January 2009 for between $230 and $330. Those with Jardine cribs should contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. Only cribs with specific model numbers and date codes are subject to the recall. For model numbers and date codes and for information on how to obtain your credit, please read the CPSC recall notice.
On January 13, the CPSC recalled 500,000 Stork Craft Baby Cribs. The cribs were sold at J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com for May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400. The metal brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break creating a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails. The CPSC has warned that a child could become entrapped in the gap and suffocate as a result of the faulty brackets. Consumers should contact Stork Craft for a free repalcement kit. For more information, please read the CPSC recall notice.
Consumers are encouraged to stop using the recalled cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.
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