FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2001
Release # 02-071
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LaJobi's Recall Hotline: (888) 266-2848
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
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CPSC, LaJobi Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), LaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J., is
voluntarily recalling about 400 "Molly" and "Betsy" style wooden cribs.
These cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that allow young children to
get their heads entrapped, resulting in strangulation. The cribs fail to
meet CPSC's standards.
LaJobi has not received any reports of injuries involving these
cribs but in the past there have been deaths reported in other firms' cribs
with end panel cut-outs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the
possibility of injury.
Both cribs have openings on each end panel. 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
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Betsy
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0101327 02 (Natural) |
0101257 02 (Natural) |
0101327 11 (Antique Green) |
0101257 11 (Antique Green) |
0101327 12 (Antique White) |
0101257 12 (Antique White) |
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Juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the cribs between May
2000 through September 2001 for about $700 for the Molly model and $650
for the Betsy model.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact
LaJobi to receive replacement end panels. Consumers can contact LaJobi
at (888) 266-2848 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.bonavita-cribs.com.
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