LaJobi Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards

Plain-English summary

LaJobi Inc. is recalling all models of Bonavita, Babi Italia, and ISSI drop-side cribs. The recall involves approximately 306,000 units sold nationwide at children's product stores and various other retailers from May 1999 through May 2009 for between $300 and $430. The cribs were manufactured in China, Italy, Vietnam, Thailand, and the United States.

The drop sides on these cribs can malfunction, detach, or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. This creates a space where an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, potentially leading to strangulation or suffocation. Additionally, a child can fall out of the crib if the drop side detaches. CPSC and LaJobi have received 40 reports of drop sides detaching or malfunctioning. In one reported incident, a child fell out of the crib when the drop side detached and sustained a bruise.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi at (888) 738-5676 or visit www.lajobi.com to obtain a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, consumers should find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard, or toddler bed, depending on the child's age.

The recalled product

Product

Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs

Manufacturer

LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

Category

Consumer Product — Baby Furniture

Hazard

• entrapment
• suffocation
• fall

Affected units

306,000

Distribution

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