Why is crib manufacturer LaJobi Inc. recalling the cribs called Molly and Betsy?
Crib Manufacturer LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 wooden cribs (models “Molly” and “Betsy”). According to the CPSC, “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.” The company originally recalled the cribs in 2001 but a one-year-old girl’s “head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out of the ‘Betsy’ style crib in 2003.” The CPSC is now aware of this death and reissued the second recall Dec. 2, 2009. No additional injuries have been reported. JaJobi Inc. Hotline: (800) 266-2848 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 Read the full CPSC press release here: CPSC, LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards Concern that Cribs Could Now Be At Second Hand or Thrift Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product S
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Name of Product: “Molly” and “Betsy” Cribs Units: About 400 (This recall was first announced in December 2001) Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. Hazard: The cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that can allow young children to get their heads entrapped, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of the death of a one-year old girl whose head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out of the “Betsy” style crib in 2003 in Mississippi, following the 2001 recall. No additional incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: T
Crib Manufacturer LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 wooden cribs (models “Molly” and “Betsy”). According to the CPSC, “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.” The company originally recalled the cribs in 2001 but a one-year-old girl’s “head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out of the ‘Betsy’ style crib in 2003.” The CPSC is now aware of this death and reissued the second recall Dec. 2, 2009. No additional injuries have been reported.
