CPSC Recall in 2010: Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

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 NUMBERSMODEL NAMES012614Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple0126141Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Maple012615Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, White012616Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Oak012617Evenflo Jenny Lind Crib, Natural014614Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Maple014615Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, White014616Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Oak014617Evenflo Jenny Lind Convertible Crib, Natural0151614Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple0151615Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White0151616Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Oak0151617Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Natural0161614Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, Maple0161615Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, White0161617Evenflo Jenny Lind Hidden Hardware Crib, NaturalImportant Message from CPSC: CPSC reminds 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, do not try to repair any side of the crib. Babies have died in cribs where repairs were attempted by caregivers. Age is 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.Visit CPSC's Crib Information Center for more information on Crib Safety and Recalls.

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.

Repair

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.

Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through November 2007 for about $200.

Mexico and China