CPSC recall 09-238, announced June 9, 2009, covers LaJobi Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs (about 2,000 units). The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. The notice cites 16 incident reports. The firm is out of business.
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The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib identifiers are printed on a label located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Bonavita "Cabana" wooden drop side cribs with metal mattress supports. The cribs were manufactured from January 2006 through October 2008 and have production dates between 01 JAN 2006 and 31 OCT 2008. The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib identifiers are printed on a label located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in three finishes, antique white, classic cherry and montego brown. Cribs with other production dates are not affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Incidents and injuries
LaJobi has received 16 incident reports of crib slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling out of rails and 6 reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
The firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LaJobi
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 09-238
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2009 for about $450.
- Importer
- LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs
CPSC product type: Cribs
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