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Another crib line made the news headlines this month, as Jardine Enterprises and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of 320,000 Jardine cribs because they pose a potential hazard for strangulation or entrapment.

The recall was announced following 42 incidents involving the cribs and broken spindles and crib slats. Four children got trapped in the spaces left by the broken pieces and two of them sustained bruises and abrasions. The cribs were manufactured in China and sold at Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Geoffrey Stores, and Kids World.

In an unrelated recall, Stanley Furniture has also recalled about 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs cribs over worries that the space between the crib and the mattress, when the latter’s support is in the middle setting, might be wide enough that an infant could get trapped in the gap.

Our product safety law firm represents families whose children have suffered serious crib injuries or other injuries a result of a defective product. Unfortunately, parents cannot always trust that a manufacturer will design nursery products that are safe for use.

Regardless, there are steps you can take to secure your child’s crib, including:

• Using a mattress that is firm and fits tightly in the crib.
• Making sure the crib is assembled properly.
• Ensuring that there are no loose, broken, or missing crib pieces.
• Checking that the crib’s slats are narrow enough that your child cannot fall through.
• Making sure that there is nothing in the crib that your baby’s clothing can get caught on.

Despite one’s best efforts, accidents can happen, and our experienced products liability lawyers have helped many families obtain financial recovery from negligent product manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers.

Our products liability law firm can help you assess whether you have grounds to file an injury lawsuit.

Cribs recalled after four children trapped, Boston.com, June 30, 2008

Recalls, CPSC.gov

Crib Safety Tips, CPSC.gov

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Kids in Danger

How to Avoid Dangerous Cribs, Good Housekeeping

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Two separate recalls yesterday highlighted the dangers of child entrapment. Along with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Importer Bassettbaby voluntarily recalled about 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs, model number 5446-0521, and manufacturer Simmons Kids recalled about 20,000 crib mattresses.

The Bassetbaby cribs were recalled because some of the cribs have spaces between the spindles that do not meet federal standards. This poses an entrapment danger to babies. There are no reported injuries so far, but Bassetbaby wants consumers to stop using the cribs immediately. These cribs are sold only at Babies "R" Us.

Simmons Kids recalled the crib mattresses because some of the cribs are smaller than the 27 1/4 inch standard minimum. The smaller size can create a gap between the crib side rails and the mattress, which infants could fall into or get stuck in. So far, there has been just one incident reported involving a 6-month-old infant who fell between the frame and the mattress. The baby was pulled out without injury.

The names of the models of the mattresses being recalled are:

• Simmons Kids Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm

• Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby

• Simmons Kids Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count

• Simmons Kids Baby Mattress Series 400

Defective or dangerous cribs are the leading cause of nursery-related injuries and fatalities, and every year, about 10,000 babies are rushed to emergency rooms because of crib related-injuries. About 20 of these infants will die from these injuries. Causes of crib-related injuries may include entrapment, fall accidents, laceration due to side gates suddenly dropping, or cuts and bruises from small crib parts coming off.

Our defective products liability lawyers represent families in the United States whose children were injured or killed because of a defective or unsafe crib or crib accessory. You and your family are entitled to personal injury compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and other losses.

Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies "R" Us, CPSC.gov, June 5, 2008

Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard, CPSC.gov, June 5, 2008

Cribs, Kids in Danger

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Crib Safety, Healthwise

Crib Safety Tips, CPSC.gov

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reporting an increase in nursery-related injuries and deaths affecting kids younger than 5. According to the CPSC’s annual report, there were 66,400 injuries involving nursery products that required emergency room attention in 2006. In 2005, there were 59,800 injuries.

High on the list of products involving serious injury accidents were play yard and cribs. 12,400 injuries and 43 deaths involving these products occur annually.

In 2007, 1.7 million play yards and cribs were recalled following reports of three deaths and a number of entrapment incidents. Graco and Simplicity products made up approximately 1 million of the products recalled.

Just last week, the CPSC and Munire Furniture Inc. recalled 24,000 cribs, including Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs, because they did not meet federal safety standards. The failure of the four support brackets on the mattress to prevent the spring from going down to its minimum height can allow children to fall over the railing. The cribs were manufactured in Indonesia.

Suffocation, and entrapment caused by defective parts and too much bedding are among the leading causes of crib injures and deaths. Gas poisoning because of substances found in the mattresses can also lead to crib deaths. Fall injuries are also a common concern.

In its report, the CPSC’ nursery products-related injury list also included the following products:

• Infant Carriers
• Car Seats
• Mattresses
• Changing Tables
• High Chairs
• Strollers
• Carriages
• Baby Walkers
• Exercisers
• Jumpers
• Baby Gates and Barriers
• Baby Bouncer Seats
• Portable Swings
• Baby Baths
• Bathinettes
• Bath Seats
• Cradles
• Bassinets

Our products liability attorneys represent families throughout the United States whose children have been injured or killed by a defective toy or nursery products. We would be happy to discuss your case during a free consultation.

CPSC report on nursery-related deaths highlights crib and play yard dangers, ConsumerReports.org, February 28, 2008

Nursery Product-Related Injuries and Deaths Among Children Under Age Five, CPSC.gov (PDF)

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Recalls

Munire Furniture

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