The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25054·Announced 2024-11-21

South Shore cribs recalled for entrapment hazard in slat spacing

South Shore cribs sold from July 2020 to February 2024 have wider-than-standard slat spacing, creating an entrapment hazard for children. The company is offering full refunds and consumers should stop using the recalled cribs immediately.

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: Entrapment hazard in a baby crib is a serious risk-of-harm defect affecting infants and young children; however, the source explicitly states no injuries or deaths have been reported, limiting the classification to High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

South Shore is recalling about 1,200 Balka and Olena full-sized cribs due to a defect in crib slat spacing. The wood cribs were sold in white and natural wood colors through Amazon.com, Cymax.com, Walmart.com, Southshorefurniture.com, and other online retailers from July 2020 through February 2024 for approximately $415 to $475. Affected model numbers are 13825, 13824, 12937, 12938, and 14408.

The spacing between some of the crib's slats exceeds the federal safety standard for full-sized cribs, creating an entrapment hazard to children. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. South Shore is offering full refunds. To claim a refund, consumers must disassemble the crib, photograph it in an outdoor waste container, and email the photo to [email protected]. For more information, consumers may contact South Shore at 800-290-0465 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), email [email protected], or visit www.southshorefurniture.com/us-en/recall.

The recalled product

Product
South Shore Cribs
Manufacturer
South Shore Industries LTD, of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Furniture
Hazard
  • entrapment
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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