The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·09181·Announced 2009-04-02

SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled for Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

Suntech Enterprises is recalling SunKids Convertible Cribs because mesh sides can create gaps where infants can become entrapped or suffocate.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child involving a nearly identical crib, and the rubric mandates a score of 5 if reported deaths exist anywhere in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Suntech Enterprises Inc. is recalling approximately 1,900 SunKids Convertible Cribs, model number PY256. The recall is due to entrapment and suffocation hazards. The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, which can create a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it is not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Additionally, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch, posing a fall hazard to young children.

The recalled cribs were sold at small juvenile product retailers in New York, New Jersey, and California from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100. The cribs feature a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet, with fabric and mesh sides sold in various colors including navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart. "SunKids" is embroidered on the bottom left of the crib's drop side.

No injuries or deaths have been reported with this specific crib. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving another company's nearly identical crib that was recalled. In that incident, the child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocated. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
SunKids Convertible Cribs
Manufacturer
Suntech Enterprises Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cribs
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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