Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs
Published June 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 7, 2010
What's the hazard
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures also can occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear. Other models of Jardine drop-side cribs were recalled for repair on June 24, 2010.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Jardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Manufacturer
- Jardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Distributor
- J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
- Country
- US