Jardine cribs sold by Babies"R"Us recalled due to entrapment and strangulation hazard

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at cpsc.gov.)

Name of product: Jardine Cribs

Units: About 320,000

Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan

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.

Description: Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed below, are included in this recall.

Model Description First Sold

  • BC-23 Drop Side Blue Spindle Crib 8/2004
  • BC-36B Drop Side Light Blue Spindle Crib 8/2005
  • BC-36G Drop Side Sage Spindle Crib 7/2005
  • BC-36P Drop Side Pink Spindle Crib 7/2005
  • BC-007 Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib 1/2002
  • BC-010 Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib 1/2002
  • BC-010C Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib 11/2003
  • BC-010HP Windsor Drop Side Oak/Honey Pine Crib 11/2003
  • BC-010W Hilton Drop Side White Full Panel Crib 7/2002
  • BC-017 Windsor Drop Side Dark Pine Single Crib 1/2002
  • BC-107C Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib 3/2005
  • BC-107CR Windsor Cherry Single Sleigh Crib 4/2007
  • BC-110C Berkley Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Single Crib 3/2005
  • BC-110HP Windsor Drop Side Honey Pine/Honey Single Crib 3/2005
  • BC-110W Berkley Drop Side White Flat Panel Single Crib 3/2005
  • DA617BC Wicker 3-in-1 White Crib 1/2002
  • DA620BC Haven 3-in-1 Oak/Dark Pine Crib 5/2002
  • DA770BC 4-in-1 White Convertible Crib 1/2004
  • DV730N Natural Lifetime Crib 9/2003
  • DV730W White Lifetime Crib 8/2003
  • DV830-N Natural Lifetime Crib 11/2004
  • DV830-W White Lifetime Crib 11/2004
  • 0113B00 Drop Side Natural Spindle Crib 7/2006
  • 0113K00 Drop Side Mahogany Spindle Crib 6/2006
  • 0303B00 Berkley Natural Lifetime Crib 9/2005
  • 0303C00 Berkley White Lifetime Crib 8/2005
  • 0303G00 Berkley Cherry Lifetime Crib 5/2005
  • 0309K00 Positano Mahogany Lifetime Crib 4/2006

    The model number is printed on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.

    Sold at: 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

    Manufactured in: China and Vietnam

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib.

    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at jardinecribrecall.com

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