LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to E...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/LaJobi-Recalls-to-Repair-Bonavita-Babi-Italia-and-ISSI-Drop-Side-Cribs-Due-to-Entrapment-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards |
| Title | LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b6ff4cdeab84466bba2a5d1f99180c60.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled LaJobi Crib |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7c246e69eda941b8bec06ac5607fd139.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Crib Label |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs |
| Products › Type | Cribs |
| Products › Category I D | 1902 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 306,000 |
| Recall I D | 270 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 |
| Retailers › Name | Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from May 1999 through May 2009 for between $300 and $430. |
| Recall Date | 2010-06-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10276 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact LaJobi at (888) 738-5676 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.lajobi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Italy |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer Countries › 4 › Country | Thailand |
| Manufacturer Countries › 5 › Country | United States |