Graco drop-side crib recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a number of very popular drop-side cribs manufactured by industry leader Graco. Manufactured by LaJobi, Inc. of Cranbury, NJ, the cribs were sold at retailers nationwide from February 2007 through March 2010 and retailed for $140 to $200. This popular crib design is used in daycare centers throughout the country.
The hardware that allows the side of the crib to drop can break or fail. This defect allows the drop side to detach from the crib, creating a hazardous gap between the crib side and the crib mattress. Children could become trapped in the gap, and could be suffocated or strangled. Additionally, children could fall from the crib when the side becomes detached. Prior to recall, at least two children had become trapped in the gap, and were fortunately freed by their caregivers. At least six children fell from the crib, including one infant who suffered a concussion.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact LaJobi, which will provide consumers with a hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop-side feature.
Click here for more information about the recalled cribs, including a list of the affected model numbers.
