PT Domusindo Perdana Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards; Sold Exclusively at JC Penney

Hazard

The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating 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. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact customer service at Modus Furniture International to get a free immobilizer kit that will immobilize the drop side. The immobilizer kits will be 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 your child's age.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and the firm are aware of three incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached. No injuries were reported.

Product description

This recall includes 14 models of PT Domusindo Perdana wooden drop-side cribs. The name, model number and date codes are printed on the plywood mattress board. Model # Description Date Code 343-1509 Jenny Lind Crib 01/1991-12/1997151 343-3810 Christopher Crib 2001151 343-5500 Early American Crib 01/1998-12/1999151 343-6771 Scottsdale Crib 01/1998/12/1999151 343-7100 Sleigh Crib without Rosette 01/2004-12/2006 343-7134 Sleigh Crib 01/2001-2/2004 343-7144 Anniversary Sleigh Crib 01/2002-12/2004 343-7753 Kristin Crib 01/1998-12/1999 343-8249 Cameron Crib 01/1998/12/1999 343-8020 Solid Panel Sleigh Crib 01/2001-12/2002 343-8070 Roll Bar Convertible Crib 01/2004-12/2005 343-8155 Anniversary ConvertibleSleigh Crib 01/2002-12/2006 343-8200 Spindle Convertible Crib 01/2001-12/2005 343-8913 Bella 3-in-1 Crib 01/2005-12/2008

Sold on

JCPenney.com and the JCPenney catalog from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $400.

Contact the company

Modus Furniture International at (800) 827-2129 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.savannababy.com and click on the Recall tab for more information.