CPSC Recall in 2010: Graco®-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

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 NumbersAshleigh Drop Side328014232801543280181Hampton Drop Side3080136Jason Convertible Drop Side329023532902543290281Kendal Drop Side35701703570181Lauren Drop Side325023532502423250247325025432502813250282 31502813150282Rachel Convertible Drop Side33002363300281Sarah Drop Side300013530001363000142300014730001543000181Shannon Drop Side301013630101543010181Tifton Drop Side30901363270136

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.

Dispose, No Remedy Available

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.

Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.

China and Vietnam