Recalls / 2009-12-02
CPSC, LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
10051 · Recalled 2009-12-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves both "Molly" and "Betsy" style wooden cribs. The end panels on the "Molly" style cribs are made of solid wood with openings on both sides. The end panels on the "Betsy" style cribs are constructed with wood slats. The model numbers are printed inside the headboard at the bottom. Molly Betsy 0101327 02 (Natural) 0101257 02 (Natural) 0101327 11 (Antique Green) 0101257 11 (Antique Green) 0101327 12 (Antique White) 0101257 12 (Antique White)
Hazards
The cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that can allow young children to get their heads entrapped, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Reported injuries
CPSC is aware of the death of a one-year old girl whose head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out of the "Betsy" style crib in 2003 in Mississippi, following the 2001 recall. No additional incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact LaJobi to receive replacement end panels which eliminates the hazard.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Molly and "Betsy" Cribs | About 400 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2001) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- LaJobi Inc.
- Made in
- Italy
- Sold at
- to especially alert thrift stores, other similar second hand stores that these cribs should not be given away, sold or continued to be used.
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Source: CPSC recall 10051. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.