In an announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, seven companies have recalled drop-side cribs, with two also acknowledging problems with their fixed-side cribs.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the recall has involved approximately:
- 750,000 Jenny Lind drop-side cribs distributed by Evenflo Inc.
- 747,000 Delta drop-side cribs. (Delta is also urging parents to check both fixed and drop-side cribs that use wooden bars to support the mattress.)
- 306,000 Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI drop-side cribs manufactured by LaJobi Inc
- 130,000 Jardine drop-side cribs imported by Toys R Us
- 156,000 Million Dollar Baby drop-side cribs
- 50,000 Simmons drop-side cribs
- 40,000 – 50,000 Child Craft brand stationary-side cribs and an unknown number of Child Craft brand drop-sides
So far, no deaths have been linked to the recalled cribs, however, there have been over 250 reports of drop-sides detaching or falling, and at least 16 infants were said to have been trapped by their crib. In one case, a child was found unconscious and required hospitalization.
Drop –side cribs have come under scrutiny in recent years, with the CPSC warning parents that such cribs can be deadly. With today’s announcement, over 9 million drop-side cribs have been recalled in the past five years.
