About 217,000 Graco®-branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi have been recalled. 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.
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.
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.
| Picture | Name | Model Numbers |
|---|---|---|
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Ashleigh Drop Side | 3280142 3280154 3280181 |
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Hampton Drop Side | 3080136 |
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Jason Convertible Drop Side | 3290235 3290254 3290281 |
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Kendal Drop Side | 3570170 3570181 |
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Lauren Drop Side | 3250235 3250242 3250247 3250254 3250281 3250282 3150281 3150282 |
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Rachel Convertible Drop Side | 3300236 3300281 |
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Sarah Drop Side | 3000135 3000136 3000142 3000147 3000154 3000181 |
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Shannon Drop Side | 3010136 3010154 3010181 |
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Tifton Drop Side | 3090136 3270136 |
The recalled cribs were sold at children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.
For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (888) 842-2215 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LaJobi.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10212.html.
