Approximately 96,000 Jardine cribs were recalled today due to product defects that have endangered the safety of babies using the cribs. The recall covers seven crib models, which are sold at Toys R Us and Babies R Us. It is the third crib recall for the company this year.
The defective cribs have been recalled due to the fact that slats have been breaking, creating a gap large enough to trap or strangle small children. Currently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 31 reports of defects related to broken slats. Only two of the cases involved children getting trapped. Ten cases occurred because the baby broke the slats from inside the crib.
Last June, Jardine recalled 320,000 cribs. They recalled 56,450 more in January. Both of those recalls dealt with similar product defects. Due to instances such as these, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been drafting new rules that will improve the safety of cribs. It may take another year before these rules take effect.
The recalled cribs were available for sale between September 2005 and April 2009. You can contact Jardine at 800-646-4106 to receive a credit for a replacement crib.
It is important to consult an experienced product liability lawyer if your child has been injured in a defective Jardine crib. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your child’s damages.
If you have a product liability claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.
