Friday, April 30, 2010

LaJobi Inc. Recalls Graco®-Branded Drop Side Cribs


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2010
Release #10-212
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 842-2215
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Graco®-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®-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® 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.


PictureNameModel Numbers
Picture of Recalled Crib: Ashleigh Drop SideAshleigh Drop Side3280142
3280154
3280181
Picture of Recalled Crib: Hampton Drop SideHampton Drop Side3080136
Picture of Recalled Crib: Jason Convertible Drop SideJason Convertible Drop Side3290235
3290254
3290281
Picture of Recalled Crib: Kendal Drop SideKendal Drop Side3570170
3570181
Picture of Recalled Crib: Lauren Drop SideLauren Drop Side3250235
3250242
3250247
3250254
3250281
3250282
3150281
3150282
Picture of Recalled Crib: Rachel Convertible Drop SideRachel Convertible Drop Side3300236
3300281
Picture of Recalled Crib: Sarah Drop SideSarah Drop Side3000135
3000136
3000142
3000147
3000154
3000181
Picture of Recalled Crib: Shannon Drop SideShannon Drop Side3010136
3010154
3010181
Picture of Recalled Crib: Tifton Drop SideTifton Drop Side3090136
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.

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

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