LaJobi to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side recall: Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Why was LaJobi to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi at (888) 738-5676 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.lajobi.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs
- Company
- LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 306,000
- Sold at
- Children's product stores and various other retailers nationwide from May 1999 through May 2009 for between $300 and $430.
- Recall date
- June 24, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.