CPSC, LaJobi Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-12-18). Hazards: laceration, entrapment, strangulation, non compliance. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02071 |
| Published | 2001-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-11 |
| Product category | Cribs |
| Products | Molly and "Betsy" style wooden cribs |
| Firm named in the title | LaJobi Industries |
| Firms | LaJobi Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, entrapment, strangulation, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the cribs, between May 1999 and September 2001, for about $700 for the Molly model and $650 for the Betsy model. |
Description
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 Betsy 0101327 02 (Natural) 0101257 02 (Natural) 0101327 11 (Antique Green) 0101257 11 (Antique Green) 0101327 12 (Antique White) 0101257 12 (Antique White)
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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