Suntech Enterprises is recalling 1900 potentially defective SunKids convertible cribs that pose a suffocation hazard to infants.

According to the recall notice, the sides of the  SunKids cribs are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib’s mattress if it’s not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib’s drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.

The recall involves the SunKids convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PY256. “SunKids” is embroidered on the bottom left of the crib’s drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy, and bed skirt are covered in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart.

The recalled cribs were sold in mall juvenile product retailers in New York, New Jersey, and California from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.  Consumers with this crib should immediately stop using them. The cribs may be returned  to the store where purchased for a full refund.  Anyone with questions should call  Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), a crib made by Suntech that was identical to the SunKids convertible crib killed a 5-month-old child last August.  That model of crib was already subject to a recall, the CPSC said.  No incidents have been linked to the cribs involved in this latest recall.