LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Recalled June 24, 2010 · CPSC recall 10276 · LaJobi

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age

Units

About 306,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and LaJobi have received 40 reports of drop sides that detached or malfunctioned. In one incident, a child fell out of the crib when the drop side detached and sustained a bruise.

Description

This recall involves all models of Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI drop-side cribs manufactured by LaJobi. The cribs have drop-side hardware that contains metal or plastic pegs that are recessed into either the drop side or the headboard and footboard of the crib. A label on the headboard of the crib identifies the manufacturer as LaJobi.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact LaJobi at (888) 738-5676 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.lajobi.com

Product

Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs

Manufacturer(s)

LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

Retailers

Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from May 1999 through May 2009 for between $300 and $430.

Made in

China · Italy · Vietnam · Thailand · United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →