Largest Ever U.S. Crib Recall Ordered Due to Breaking Slats

An estimated 320,000 baby cribs have been recalled amid concerns over breaking slats and spindles that have trapped and injured young children.

The cribs were sold from June 2002 to June 2008 at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide. They were all made by Jardine Enterprises in China or Vietnam, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In all, 28 Jardine models were recalled. Federal officials said there have been 42 reports of children breaking through the side slats on the cribs, with four children being trapped in the opening and two of them suffering injuries.

The affected Jardine crib models were pulled from Toys “R” Us shelves in May 2008 as a “precautionary step” while the commission investigated their safety, company officials said.

Consumers who own a recalled crib are being offered vouchers for a new crib, officials said.

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