The United Sates Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs, manufactured by Jardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard: The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures also can occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear. Other models of Jardine drop-side cribs were recalled for repair on June 24, 2010.
Description: This recall involves full-size cribs sold under the Alexander Designs brand name. "Alexander Designs Ltd." and the JCPenney catalog/item number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard. The following models are included:
Model Name / JCPenney Item Number / Colors Alexander 3-in-1 Crib / 343-8359 / honey pine, white Alexander Classic Crib / 343-8180 / cherry, honey pine, Alexander Sleigh Crib / 343-8802 / cherry, white
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