The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13151·Announced 2013-03-26

PT Domusindo Perdana Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazards

PT Domusindo Perdana is recalling about 73,000 drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney because the drop sides can malfunction, posing entrapment and suffocation risks to infants.

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 (drop-side cribs) with potential for strangulation or suffocation, but the source explicitly states that no injuries were reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

PT Domusindo Perdana, of Indonesia, is recalling about 73,000 drop-side cribs sold exclusively at JCPenney.com and in the JCPenney catalog from January 1998 through December 2008. The recall includes 14 models of wooden drop-side cribs, including the Jenny Lind, Christopher, Sleigh, and Early American cribs. The cribs were sold for between $200 and $400.

The drop sides on these cribs can malfunction, detach, or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. This creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. CPSC and the firm are aware of three incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Modus Furniture International customer service at (800) 827-2129 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.savannababy.com and click on the Recall tab. Consumers can receive a free immobilizer kit that will immobilize the drop side, available in May 2013. In the meantime, parents are encouraged to find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard, or toddler bed depending on the child's age.

The recalled product

Product
PT Domusindo Perdana drop-side cribs
Manufacturer
PT Domusindo Perdana, of Indonesia
Category
Consumer Product — Cribs
Hazard
Affected units
73,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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