June 24, 2010

Million Dollar Baby Recalls  Drop-Side Cribs

Name of Product: Drop-Side cribs

Units: About 156,000

Distributor: Bexco Enterprises, Inc., d.b.a. Million Dollar Baby of Montebello, Calif.

Hazard: The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

Description: The following full-sized Million Dollar Baby cribs with drop sides are involved in the recall:

Drop-Side Hardware Model Names and Numbers  
Exposed hardware Alexandria 4191
Alpha 591
Bailey 5201
Caleb 1701
Ellie 5401
Jenny Lind 371 / 391
Lauren (convertible) 4491
Lauren (pine) 5691
Lauren (w/ drawer) 4001
Lauren 4091
Naomi 4291
Oxford 2191
Pine 4-Poster 3991
Sleigh 2991
Twinkle 2301

M0391
M0591
M3691
M4191		  
Hidden hardware



 Anastasia M4801
Annabelle 5901 / 5941
Kendall W5921
Kirsten M5941
Leonardo 3101
Michelangelo 3401
Robin M6001
Roxanne M5921 / 5941		  

The name "Million Dollar Baby," the company logo and the crib's serial number are printed on a label on the crib's headboard.

Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from January 2000 through March 2010 for between $100 and $330.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Million Dollar Baby for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age. Repair kits will be available to consumers within a few weeks.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Million Dollar Baby toll-free at (888) 673-6488 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.themdbfamily.com/safety