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Alexander Designs Brand Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at JCPenney Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Recall 11-005 · October 7, 2010 · Jardine

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-005 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 7, 2010
Brand
Jardine
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs
Hazard
Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 11,400
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 22, 2016

What was recalled

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 NameJCPenney Item Number(s)Color Alexander 3-in-1 Crib 343-8359 honey pine 343-8359 white Alexander Classic Crib 343-8180 cherry 343-8180 honey pine 343-8180 white Alexander Sleigh Crib 343-8802 cherry 343-8802 white

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs · About 11,400 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: JCPenney printed catalogs and online at JCPenney.com from March 2003 through April 2007 for about $200.; Jardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan; J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC has received two reports of incidents involving drop-side malfunctions on Alexander Designs drop-side cribs. In one incident, which involved a crib that had been misassembled, the plastic hardware broke and the drop-side rail fell unexpectedly. In a second incident, a hardware failure caused the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. No injuries were reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 295-1980 anytime or visit the firm’s website at http://www.jdservice.biz/jcp-safety-notice

Recall history and context

Jardine appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs (About 11,400 units). This recall involves full-size cribs sold under the Alexander Designs brand name.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.