Crib manufacturer LaJobi is recalling nearly 5,000 of its drop side cribs due to possible defects that create an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

About 2,900 of the affected cribs are the Bonavita Hudson and Babi Itilia Pinehurst brands/models — they have a possible defect in the the lower spring pins, which can cause the drop side to detach from the crib and create a hazardous gap. The cribs were manufactured between December 2006 through August 2007. The Babi Italia Pinehurst crib was sold exclusively at Babies ‘R Us, and the Bonavita Hudson was sold at children’s specialty stores nationwide, both for around $300.

About 2,000 of the Bonavita Cabana drop side cribs are being recalled due to the wooden side crib slats, which have been reported to break and/or fall out of the rails also creating a dangerous gap for baby’s head to get caught in. This crib was manufactured between January 2006 through October 2008. The crib was sold at specialty stores nationwide for around $450.

All cribs affected by the recall can be identified by a label attached to the bottom of either the headboard or footboard. Parents are urged to stop using the crib immediately, and to contact LaJobi for replacement crib side rails or a free, professional installation of a retrofit hardware kit (depending on the type of crib) that will eliminate the problem. Find out more info at LaJobi’s website.

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