LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Recall 10276 · Jun 24, 2010 · LaJobi
306,000
units affected
306,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10276
- Date
- Jun 24, 2010
- Company
- LaJobi
- Units affected
- 306,000
- Product
- Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs
- Product type
- Cribs
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In one incident, a child fell out of the crib when the drop side detached and sustained a bruise.
- Sold at
- Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from May 1999 through May 2009 for between $300 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bonavita, babi italia and issi drop-side cribs?
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
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.