Alexander Designs drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney recalled for repair due to drop-side rail failure causing entrapment, suffocation, and fall hazards. Consumers must stop using and get a free repair kit.
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures also can occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear. Other models of Jardine drop-side cribs were recalled for repair on June 24, 2010.
Alexander Designs drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney are recalled because the drop-side rail can detach, creating a gap where infants can get trapped, suffocated, or fall out. This hazard requires immediate action to prevent serious injury.
The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. This creates a hazardous gap where infants can become wedged, leading to suffocation or strangulation. Children can also fall out of the crib if the drop-side rail detaches unexpectedly.
Parents who own Alexander Designs drop-side cribs sold at JCPenney between the listed dates and models are affected. Infants and toddlers using these cribs are at highest risk due to the potential for entrapment or falls.
Check for the Alexander Designs brand label on the crib's headboard. Models include Alexander 3-in-1 Crib, Alexander Classic Crib, and Alexander Sleigh Crib with specific JCPenney item numbers and colors listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the crib as it poses a risk of entrapment, suffocation, or falls.
Obtain a free repair kit from the manufacturer to immobilize the drop-side rail.
Place the child in an alternate safe sleeping space like a bassinet or toddler bed until the repair is complete.
Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and obtain a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Alexander 3-in-1 Crib, Alexander Classic Crib, and Alexander Sleigh Crib models sold at JCPenney with specific item numbers and colors listed in the recall notice.
Check for the Alexander Designs brand label on the crib's headboard and look for the specific JCPenney item numbers and colors listed in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the crib and get a free repair kit to immobilize the drop-side rail. Also, find a safe sleeping environment for the child until the repair is done.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alexander Designs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 474 — Alexander Designs Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs Hello, I own a Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs that is covered by recall 474 from Alexander Designs. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and obtain a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
