Evenflo is recalling about 750,000 Jenny Lind drop-side cribs because they pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Evenflo have received 31 reports of drop sides that malfunctioned or detached. One involved the entrapment of a seven month old boy between the drop side and the crib mattress. He sustained bumps and bruises to his head. Nine children fell out of the crib when the drop side detached, unlocked or fell off. Seven of those children sustained minor injuries, including bumps, bruises and cuts. Fourteen other incidents involved no injuries.
In addition, CPSC has received two reports of children who became entrapped when the mattress support detached in one corner of cribs manufactured between 2000 and 2004.
The following Evenflo crib models are included in this recall. The model number is located on a label on the bottom beam of the headboard.
| MODEL NUMBERS | MODEL NAMES |
|---|---|
| 012614 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple |
| 0126141 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple |
| 012615 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, White |
| 012616 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Oak |
| 012617 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Natural |
| 014614 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Maple |
| 014615 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, White |
| 014616 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Oak |
| 014617 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Natural |
| 0151614 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple |
| 0151615 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White |
| 0151616 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Oak |
| 0151617 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural |
| 0161614 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple |
| 0161615 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White |
| 0161617 | Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural |
The cribs, made in Mexico and China, were sold at childrens product stores and various other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through November 2007 for about $200.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drop-side cribs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. A repair kit for the mattress support system is also available for cribs with model numbers starting with 012 and 014 that were manufactured between 2000 and 2004. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the childs age. The repair kits will be provided to consumers within the next several weeks.
For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 356-2229 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms web site at http://safety.evenflo.com
Cautionary note
Federal safety regulators remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child.
In addition, parents should not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is a factor in the safety of any crib. At a minimum, CPSC staff recommends that you not use a crib that is older than 10 years. Many older cribs may not meet current voluntary standards and can have numerous safety problems.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).