DaVinci Cribs recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

October 1, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Bexco Expands Recall of DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards

Recall number

16002

Brand / firm

Bexco Enterprises Inc., of Montebello, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Target and juvenile products stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2012 to December 2013 for between $150 and $250.

Why it was recalled

A metal bracket that connects the mattress support to the crib can break, creating an uneven sleeping surface or a gap. If this occurs, a baby can become entrapped in the crib, fall or suffer lacerations from the broken metal bracket.

What was recalled

The recall includes DaVinci brand full-size cribs including the Reagan crib (model #M2801), the Emily crib, (model #M4791), the Jamie crib (model #M7301), and the Jenny Lind crib (model #M7391) manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012. The model number, serial number and manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the bottom right hand side panel of the crib. Cribs included in the recall have serial numbers that begin with "N00," followed by one of the following numbers. The previous recall included the same model numbers, but had different serial numbers. Model Number and Name Serial Number (N00 + number below) *new serial numbers added in this recall expansion M2801 Reagan 4959/ 5035/ 5109, *5254, *5350 or *5035 M4791 Emily 4648/ 4669/ 4962, *5249, *5380, *5534 or *5193 M7301 Jamie 4954/ 5029 *5108 or *5381 M7391 Jenny Lind 4954/ 4620/ 4669/ 4758/ 4934/ 4994/ 5041/ 4648 *5214, *5100, *5227, *5313, *5382, *5094, *5524 or *5644

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Bexco for a free replacement mattress support which includes replacement brackets. 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.