LaJobi has recalled 4,900 drop-side cribs because of two different design flaws that can result in entrapment and strangulation hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported today. The company has received at least 49 reports of cribs failing including reports of injuries.

In the first recall, 2,900 Bonavita "Hudson‚" and Babi Italia "Pinehurst" drop-side cribs were recalled because the lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach, creating a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate, or fall. The CPSC and LaJobi 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 a crib. Both entrapped children were freed by caregivers, one child was bruised.

The Babi Italia Pinehurst cribs were sold exclusively by Babies "R" Us. The Bonavita Hudson drop side cribs were sold at Baby Basics, Beautiful Beginnings and Buy Buy Baby stores and children's product stores nationwide for about $300. Both cribs were sold from December 2006 through December 2007.

The second recall involves 2,000 Bonavita "Cabana" drop-side cribs in which the wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard. LaJobi has received 16 incident reports of crib slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling out of rails and 6 reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled Cabana wooden drop-side cribs have metal mattress supports. They were manufactured from January 2006 through October 2008 and have production dates between 01 JAN 2006 and 31 OCT 2008. The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib identifiers are printed on a label located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in three finishes: antique white, classic cherry and Montego brown. They were sold at USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2009 for about $450.

In both recalls, the CPSC is urging parents and caregivers to stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Owners of the Cabana crib should contact LaJobi to receive replacement crib side rails. Owners of the Hudson and Pinehurst cribs should contact LaJobi to arrange for professional technicians to perform in-home installations of a free retrofit hardware kit.

For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (866) 688-9009 or visit the firm's Web site at www.LaJobi.com.