CPSC2003-06-04
CPSC, Babi Italia/LaJobi Industries Announce Recall to Replace "Tiffany" and "Josephine" Crib Drop-Side Rails
Babi Italia, a division of LaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Babies R Us sold the recalled cribs exclusively, from July 2001 through January 2003, for about $500.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and LaJobi have received 41 reports of slats separating from rails of the crib. One child became entrapped between slats that came loose. Ten children fell out of the crib when the slats came out of the drop-side rail. No serious injuries have been reported.
Products
Babi Italia "Tiffany" and "Josephine" model cribs
Consumer contact
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Babi-ItaliaLaJobi-Industries-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Tiffany-and-Josephine-Crib-Drop-Side-RailsDon't want to check this manually?
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