June 9, 2009
About 2,900 Bonavita "Hudson" and Babi Italia Pinehurst drop-side cribs are being recalled. The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose a fall, entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
CPSC and LaJobi Importers have received a total of 33 reports of drop side detachment due to spring pin failure. In these reports, two children became entrapped and one child fell from cribs. Both entrapped children were freed by caregivers, one child was bruised.
The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have drop sides and were sold in a variety of finishes including cherry, espresso, natural, and white. Hudson and Pinehurst drop side cribs with production dates from December 2006 through August 2007 are included in the recall.
The recalled cribs have the production date, product order (PO) number, item number, and color printed on a label attached to the footboard or headboard.The Babi Italia Pinehurst drop side cribs were sold exclusively by Babies R Us. Bonavita Hudson drop side cribs were sold at Baby Basics, Beautiful Beginnings, and Buy Buy Baby stores and childrens product stores nationwide for about $300. Cribs were sold from December 2006 through December 2007. They were made in China.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. LaJobi will provide professional technicians to perform in-home installations of a free retrofit hardware kit. Consumers should contact LaJobi to register for the free retrofit kit service.
For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (866) 688-9009 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.LaJobi.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
