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CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2024

South Shore Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Full Sized Cribs; Imported by South Shore Industries

The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing an entrapment hazard to children.

Recall #
25054
Affected scope
About 1,200
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves South Shore brand Balka & Olena cribs sold in white and natural wood… - a moderate-severity action.

South Shore Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 21, 2024. Reason: The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact South Shore for in…. Verify recall #25054 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing ….

Moderate
severity level
November 21, 2024
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25054 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #25054) was formally reported on November 21, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,200.

The documented reason for this recall is: The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing an entrapment hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 i… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,200

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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

Reason for recall

The spacing between some of the crib's slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 25054
Date reported November 21, 2024
Date initiated November 21, 2024
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 1,200
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact South Shore for information on how to disassemble the prod…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Units affected: About 1,200.
Why was this product recalled?
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 should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25054.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (25054) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 21, 2024. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.