The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11005·Announced 2010-10-07

Alexander Designs Drop-Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment and Fall Hazards

JCPenney recalled about 11,400 Alexander Designs drop-side cribs because the drop-side rail can detach, creating gaps that risk infant entrapment, suffocation, or falls.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crib) with potential for suffocation and falls, but the source explicitly states that no injuries were reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 11,400 Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs sold exclusively at JCPenney. The cribs were sold via JCPenney printed catalogs and online from March 2003 through April 2007 for about $200. The affected models include the Alexander 3-in-1 Crib, Alexander Classic Crib, and Alexander Sleigh Crib in various colors. The cribs were manufactured by Jardine Enterprises Ltd. of Taipei, Taiwan.

The recall is due to a hazard where the drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When this occurs, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress, posing risks of infants or toddlers becoming wedged or entrapped, which can lead to suffocation or strangulation. Additionally, children can fall out of the crib if the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches. CPSC has received two reports of incidents involving drop-side malfunctions, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and obtain a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard, or toddler bed, depending on the child's age. For additional information, consumers can contact Jardine at (800) 295-1980 or visit the firm’s website.

The recalled product

Product
Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs
Manufacturer
Jardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
11,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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