Graco(r)-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to
Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Graco(r)-branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi
Units: About 217,000
Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop
side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a
hazardous gap is created between the drop side and the crib mattress
in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing
a risk of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can
fall from the cribs when the drop side detaches or fails to lock.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 99
reports of drop side incidents, including hardware breakage and drop
side detachment. There were two incidents in which children became
entrapped in the gap created by the detached drop side. Both children
were freed by their caregivers. There were six reports of children
falling due to drop side failure, including one report of a mild
concussion.
Description: This recall involves LaJobi-manufactured Graco(r) wood
cribs. The full size cribs were sold in cherry, espresso, natural and
white finishes. The production date, item number, purchase order
number and finish name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard
or headboard. "LaJobi" and the crib model name are printed on a
product sticker located on the stabilizer bar or bottom rail of the
crib. Affected models are listed below.
Name Model Numbers
Ashleigh Drop Side / 3280142, 3280154, 3280181
Hampton Drop Side / 3080136
Jason Convertible Drop Side / 3290235, 3290254, 3290281
Kendal Drop Side / 3570170, 3570181
Lauren Drop Side / 3250235, 3250242, 3250247, 3250254, 3250281,
3250282, 3150281, 3150282
Rachel Convertible Drop Side / 3300236, 3300281
Sarah Drop Side / 3000135, 3000136, 3000142, 3000147, 3000154, 3000181
Shannon Drop Side / 3010136, 3010154, 3010181
Tifton Drop Side / 3090136, 3270136
Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide
from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs
and contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will
immobilize the drop side. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to find
an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi
toll-free at (888) 842-2215 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.LaJobi.com
For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10212.html
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