Graco branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi are being recalled because they break and cause the child to become entrapped, leading to suffocation. The drop side hardware can break, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When this happens a hazardous gap is created between the drop side and the crib mattress 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.
There have been more than 95 reports of the cribs breaking, two incidents in which children became entrapped in the gap and six incidents of children falling out of the crib. So far there has been only one report of an injury, one of the children received a concussion after falling out.
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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. The affect model names and numbers are listed below
- Ashleigh Drop Side – 3280142, 3280154, 3280181
- Hampton Drop Side – 3080136
- Jason Convertible Drop Side – 3290235, 3290254, 3290281
- Kendal Drop Side – 3570170, 3570181
- Rachel Convertible Drop Side – 3300236, 3300281
- Sarah Drop Side - 3000135, 3000136, 3000142, 3000147, 3000154, 3000181
- Lauren Drop Side – 3250235, 3250242, 3250247, 3250254, 3250281, 3250282, 3150281, 3150282
- Tifton Drop Side – 3090136, 3270136
- Shannon Drop Side – 3010136, 3010154, 3010181
Consumers should not attempt to fix the problem themselves and should return the product to the place of purchase. For more information call 888-842-2215 or visit the LaJobi website.
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