Alexander Designs Brand Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at JCPenney Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
CPSC recall 11005. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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…
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 11005 has the recall date 7 Oct 2010. The notice names the firm Jardine Enterprises. The recall has about 11,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Cribs.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC has received two reports of incidents involving drop-side malfunctions on Alexander Designs drop-side cribs. In one incident, which involved a crib that had been misassembled, the plastic hardware broke and the drop-side rail fell unexpectedly. In a second incident, a hardware failure caused the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 11,400 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves full-size cribs sold under the Alexander Designs brand name. "Alexander Designs Ltd." and the JCPenney catalog/item number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard. The following models are included: Model NameJCPenney Item Number(s)Color Alexander 3-in-1 Crib 343-8359 honey pine 343-8359 white Alexander Classic Crib 343-8180 cherry 343-8180 honey pine 343-8180 white Alexander Sleigh Crib 343-8802 cherry 343-8802 white |
| Product | Alexander Designs Ltd. brand drop-side cribs, About 11,400, Cribs |
| Sold at | JCPenney printed catalogs and online at JCPenney.com from March 2003 through April 2007 for about $200. |
| Manufacturer | Jardine Enterprises Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,400Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 38%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Cribs
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Jardine Enterprises
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2009 | Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards |
| 6 Jan 2009 | Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 11005The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11005. https://recallregister.com/product/474-alexander-designs-brand-drop-side-cribs-sold-exclusively-at-jcpenney-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11005 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC has received two reports of incidents involving drop-side malfunctions on Alexander Designs drop-side cribs. In one incident, which involved a crib that had been misassembled, the plastic hardware broke and the drop-side rail fell unexpectedly. In a second incident, a hardware failure caused the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
JCPenney printed catalogs and online at JCPenney.com from March 2003 through April 2007 for about $200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11005?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11005?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,400