Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

Recalled October 5, 2011 · CPSC recall 12003 · Yu Wei

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

Refund

Units

About 8,000

Incidents / 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.

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.

Contact

For additional information, contact J.C. Penney at (800) 221-0827 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.jcp.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

Product

Drop-Side Cribs

Manufacturer(s)

Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan (this firm is no longer in business)

Imported by

J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas

Retailers

JCPenney.com and in the jcpenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →