CPSC recall 02-071, announced December 18, 2001, covers LaJobi Industries Molly and "Betsy" style wooden cribs (about 400 units). These cribs have cut-outs in the end panels, that allow young children to get their heads entrapped, resulting in strangulation. Firm no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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Which products are included?
Both cribs have openings on each end panel. The end panels on the "Molly" style cribs are made of solid wood with openings on both sides. The end panels on the "Betsy" style cribs are constructed with wood slats. The model numbers are printed inside the headboard at the bottom. Molly Betsy 0101327 02 (Natural) 0101257 02 (Natural) 0101327 11 (Antique Green) 0101257 11 (Antique Green) 0101327 12 (Antique White) 0101257 12 (Antique White)
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These cribs have cut-outs in the end panels, that allow young children to get their heads entrapped, resulting in strangulation. The cribs fail to meet CPSC's standards.
Incidents and injuries
LaJobi has not received any reports of injuries involving these cribs but in the past there have been deaths reported in other firms' cribs with end panel cut-outs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LaJobi Industries
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 02-071
- Units
- About 400
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the cribs, between May 1999 and September 2001, for about $700 for the Molly model and $650 for the Betsy model.
- Importer
- LaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Molly and "Betsy" style wooden cribs
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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