LaJobi Bonavita 'Cabana' drop-side cribs recalled due to entrapment hazards
- June 10, 2009 2:58 PM
- By Tara Kimura
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with LaJobi Inc., is voluntarily recalling Bonavita "Cabana" drop-side cribs because the wooden crib slats can detach or break and create a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
About 2,000 of the cribs were sold across the U.S. at USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2009 for about $450 US.
LaJobi, of Cranbury, N.J., has received 16 incident reports of crib-slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling out of rails and six reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported.
The cribs, which have metal mattress supports, 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 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. The cribs were manufactured in Vietnam.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers are also being told to contact LaJobi to receive replacement crib side rails.
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