NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 Release #09-084 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 646-4106 |
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies“R”Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
Units: About 56,450 (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008)
Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 19 additional incidents of crib slats breaking. In nine of these incidents, consumers reported that their infant or toddler broke the slat while in the crib. In addition, a 22-month-old child fell through the gap between the crib slats when a slat broke. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves three models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recall. The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Jardine Cribs included in this Expanded Recall
| Model # | Description | Date Code Between |
|---|---|---|
| DA715BC | Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib | 2/04 – 1/07 |
| 0108L00 | Antique Walnut Capri Single Crib | 7/06 – 11/07 |
| 0308C00 | White Capri Lifetime Crib | 12/05 – 11/07 |
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from March 2004 through January 2009 for between $220 and $330.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. Jardine will provide consumers with detailed instructions for purchasing cribs in retail stores and online.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.jardinecribrecall.com/
Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime
Antique Walnut Capri Single
White Capri Lifetime
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I’m terrified of this recall! Just because the crib I bought has a different finish, it’s not recalled? Can someone please explain to me/ reassure me that my baby’s crib is still safe!
I’m terrified of this recall! Just because the crib I bought has a different finish, it’s not recalled? Can someone please explain to me/ reassure me that my baby’s crib is still safe!
I have the Olympia Lifetime crib in Natural. The model number is the same on the list minus the “-N” after the number. I filled out the recall form because our crib was manufactured on 6/06. I am going to call Jardine tomorrow because I want a new crib voucher. I am due in 2.5 months and need to ensure my baby’s safety.
I have the Olympia Lifetime crib in Natural. The model number is the same on the list minus the “-N” after the number. I filled out the recall form because our crib was manufactured on 6/06. I am going to call Jardine tomorrow because I want a new crib voucher. I am due in 2.5 months and need to ensure my baby’s safety.
I called CPSC right now and the Jardine hotline.
Neither one offered ANY explanation about why one color and not the other or what is SOOOO safe about the Americana model (my model) that make it the ONLY crib they sell not yet recalled at least partially.
In fact, the CSPC agent totally passed the buck trying to tell me the CSPC has no say as to which products get recalled. Um, yeah.
I called CPSC right now and the Jardine hotline.
Neither one offered ANY explanation about why one color and not the other or what is SOOOO safe about the Americana model (my model) that make it the ONLY crib they sell not yet recalled at least partially.
In fact, the CSPC agent totally passed the buck trying to tell me the CSPC has no say as to which products get recalled. Um, yeah.
Jardine didn’t tell me why the natural finish wasn’t recalled as well. I just got some story about how each batch is different and I “should” be safe. I am about to go test the crib out myself and see if has any give, at all.
Jardine didn’t tell me why the natural finish wasn’t recalled as well. I just got some story about how each batch is different and I “should” be safe. I am about to go test the crib out myself and see if has any give, at all.
I called CPSC right now and the Jardine hotline.
Neither one offered ANY explanation about why one color and not the other or what is SOOOO safe about the Americana model (my model) that make it the ONLY crib they sell not yet recalled at least partially.
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I’ve got a Madison ( the one with the “headboard” back) & to my knowledge that hasn’t been recalled either. Well, Yet. That last huge recall was about 2 months before I was supposed to give birth, and we lucked out that the Madison, which we had to order b/c the white olympia wasn’t available, wasn’t on the list.
But jardine – get it together! If you back track to that recall they did a lot of “buck passing”, well, them, BRU, TRU…it was ridiculous.
Sigh. the best I can do is just continue to check the rails everyday. Best of luck to everyone in this latest mess.
I called CPSC right now and the Jardine hotline.
Neither one offered ANY explanation about why one color and not the other or what is SOOOO safe about the Americana model (my model) that make it the ONLY crib they sell not yet recalled at least partially.
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I’ve got a Madison ( the one with the “headboard” back) & to my knowledge that hasn’t been recalled either. Well, Yet. That last huge recall was about 2 months before I was supposed to give birth, and we lucked out that the Madison, which we had to order b/c the white olympia wasn’t available, wasn’t on the list.
But jardine – get it together! If you back track to that recall they did a lot of “buck passing”, well, them, BRU, TRU…it was ridiculous.
Sigh. the best I can do is just continue to check the rails everyday. Best of luck to everyone in this latest mess.
I just received the packet to send in the bolts and label. On the form it says you can just take a picture of the label, instead of mailing them in. So, if you know someone who can get you the picture, you can mail in your bolts with it.
I just received the packet to send in the bolts and label. On the form it says you can just take a picture of the label, instead of mailing them in. So, if you know someone who can get you the picture, you can mail in your bolts with it.
We just found out about this day . . . glad we happened to stop in BRU, seeing as we’ve heard NOTHING about this in the news.
Here’s a question, maybe someone out there has an answer . . . The press release says we’ll get a voucher towards the purchase of a new crib. At BRU, the posting said a voucher for a new *Jardine* crib. Given the inconsistency, anyone know which version is correct? At this point, I have zero confidence in the brand and don’t want another Jardine product.
We just found out about this day . . . glad we happened to stop in BRU, seeing as we’ve heard NOTHING about this in the news.
Here’s a question, maybe someone out there has an answer . . . The press release says we’ll get a voucher towards the purchase of a new crib. At BRU, the posting said a voucher for a new *Jardine* crib. Given the inconsistency, anyone know which version is correct? At this point, I have zero confidence in the brand and don’t want another Jardine product.
I’m still waiting for my package to come in….what’s this about the bolts? What is my child supposed to sleep in if I have to remove the bolts off the crib???
And there’s no way in hades I am getting another Jardine crib. Forget them!!
I’m still waiting for my package to come in….what’s this about the bolts? What is my child supposed to sleep in if I have to remove the bolts off the crib???
And there’s no way in hades I am getting another Jardine crib. Forget them!!
Thank you so much for posting this. We have the Olympia crib, purchased in May 2006. We used it for our son, whom we moved into a twin bed at 15 months because we were expecting his little sister. She’s currently 6.5 months and still using the crib.
This is the ONLY place I have seen about this crib recall. I feel fortunate to have found it and be able to do something about it before our daughter got big enough to have this be an issue. Because we don’t plan to have more children, she may stay in her crib longer and this would be much more of a concern.
Thank you so much for posting this. We have the Olympia crib, purchased in May 2006. We used it for our son, whom we moved into a twin bed at 15 months because we were expecting his little sister. She’s currently 6.5 months and still using the crib.
This is the ONLY place I have seen about this crib recall. I feel fortunate to have found it and be able to do something about it before our daughter got big enough to have this be an issue. Because we don’t plan to have more children, she may stay in her crib longer and this would be much more of a concern.
I also have concerns about my crib. I have the olympia lifetime crib in the black finish. I have had to have Jardine replace one part on my crib because the slats just seemed so week and one had a crack in it. The new part they sent me does not have a crack but they are still not very sturdy. So I would like to know why the only crib to be recalled was the dark pine. I guess and it is a guess but they must have sold more of thoes adn people have called and complained more about them. So maybe when they get enough complaints about the other finishes they will recall them too. I hope it does happen soon my son can push on the slats and they bow out a bit. I don’t think he is strong enough YET to break them but i feel he may one day be able too. And at this point in time I don’t have the extra money to go out and replace a crib that the company should be replacing at their cost.
I also have concerns about my crib. I have the olympia lifetime crib in the black finish. I have had to have Jardine replace one part on my crib because the slats just seemed so week and one had a crack in it. The new part they sent me does not have a crack but they are still not very sturdy. So I would like to know why the only crib to be recalled was the dark pine. I guess and it is a guess but they must have sold more of thoes adn people have called and complained more about them. So maybe when they get enough complaints about the other finishes they will recall them too. I hope it does happen soon my son can push on the slats and they bow out a bit. I don’t think he is strong enough YET to break them but i feel he may one day be able too. And at this point in time I don’t have the extra money to go out and replace a crib that the company should be replacing at their cost.
We have a black Olympia as well and are concerned with its safety. I was told by an associate at BRU that the reason for the recall in certain finishes was due to the origin of manufacture (i.e. the dark pine Olympia was made in a different country than the black Olympia). Apparently, there were issues with the manufacturing site where the dark pine Olympia was made (Country A) whereas those issues didn’t occur where the black Olympia was made (Country B). Not sure I buy that there still won’t be issues with ones currently not on the recall list.
We have a black Olympia as well and are concerned with its safety. I was told by an associate at BRU that the reason for the recall in certain finishes was due to the origin of manufacture (i.e. the dark pine Olympia was made in a different country than the black Olympia). Apparently, there were issues with the manufacturing site where the dark pine Olympia was made (Country A) whereas those issues didn’t occur where the black Olympia was made (Country B). Not sure I buy that there still won’t be issues with ones currently not on the recall list.
i do have the light colred olympia crib as well and the model number is da715bc-n… it isnt part of the recall. but i have noticed before even knowing about the recall that its so unsteardy and wobbly. i have to keep tightening the bolts to keep it together– and my son doesnt even jump on his bed!! i just filled out a complaint form to the cpsc… i urge you all who also have this crib to do the same if u are having problems with it… never had a problem when he was a baby.. but now that he’s a toddler thats changed=– i guess its the gettin in and out of bed etc… i don’t know…
i do have the light colred olympia crib as well and the model number is da715bc-n… it isnt part of the recall. but i have noticed before even knowing about the recall that its so unsteardy and wobbly. i have to keep tightening the bolts to keep it together– and my son doesnt even jump on his bed!! i just filled out a complaint form to the cpsc… i urge you all who also have this crib to do the same if u are having problems with it… never had a problem when he was a baby.. but now that he’s a toddler thats changed=– i guess its the gettin in and out of bed etc… i don’t know…
I have the natural wood crib, they told me the reason they were not recalled is because they were made in different factory’s and that only the dark pine and white were recalled. This crib has done amazing for us!
I have the natural wood crib, they told me the reason they were not recalled is because they were made in different factory’s and that only the dark pine and white were recalled. This crib has done amazing for us!