South Shore Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Full Sized Cribs; Imported by South Shore Industries
CPSC recall 25054 · announced November 21, 2024 · South Shore Industries · 1,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves South Shore brand Balka & Olena cribs sold in white and natural wood colors. The cribs are made of wood and measure about 37 inches high, 54 inches long and 30 inches deep. The model number is printed on an adhesive label on one end of the crib. Model Number Description Color 13825 Balka Baby Crib with Adjustable Height Pure White 13824 Balka Baby Crib with Adjustable Height Pure White and Natural Wood 12937 Balka Baby Crib with Adjustable Height Pure White and Natural Wood 12938 Balka Baby Crib with Adjustable Height Pure White 14408 Olena Baby Crib with Adjustable Height Pure White
The hazard
The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing an entrapment hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact South Shore for information on how to disassemble the product. To receive a full refund, take a photo of the disassembled crib in an outdoor waste container and email the photo to service@southshorefurniture.com. South Shore, Amazon.com and Walmart.com are contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Amazon.com, Cymax.com, Walmart.com, Southshorefurniture.com, and other websites from July 2020 through February 2024 for about $415 to $475.
Consumer contact: South Shore at 800-290-0465 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@southshorefurniture.com, or online at www.southshorefurniture.com/us-en/recall or www.southshorefurniture.com/us-en and click "Recall information" at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.