Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-05). Hazards: fall, entrapment, strangulation, suffocation. About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12003 |
| Published | 2011-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Cribs |
| Products | Drop-Side Cribs |
| Firm named in the title | Yu Wei |
| Firms | Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan (this firm is no longer in business) (manufacturer); J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, entrapment, strangulation, suffocation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | JCPenney.com and in the jcpenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450. |
Description
This recall involves Yu Wei full-size cribs sold under the Scroll and Lauren model names. The cribs were sold in antique white, pecan and dark cherry, and have the following model numbers and date codes listed on the inside of the crib's end panels. Model # Description Date Code Between 343-8225 Scroll Crib 01/2006-12/2010 343-9117 Lauren Crib 01/2007-12/2010
Hazard
The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created 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 due to age-related wear and tear.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firms are aware of nine incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached, including one report of a child who sustained minor abrasions to the arm.
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