PT Domusindo Perdana recalls drop-side cribs

The cribs' drop sides can fail, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards

By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs

PT Domusindo Perdana is recalling about 73,000 drop-side cribs.

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.

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

This recall includes 14 models of PT Domusindo Perdana wooden drop-side cribs:

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 Convertible

                                         Sleigh 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

The name, model number and date codes are printed on the plywood mattress board.

The cribs, manufactured in Indonesia, were sold at JCPenney.com and the JCPenney catalog from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $400.

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.

Consumers may contact Modus Furniture International at (800) 827-2129 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.