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CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "John Lennon" Crib Mobiles

Reported: October 27, 2000 Initiated: October 27, 2000 #01021

Product Description

John Lennon Musical Mobiles hang from white wooden dowels that attach to cribs with white clamps. "John LennonTM" and "MADE IN CHINA" is written on the wind-up music box that turns the mobile. The music box plays the song, "Imagine." The mobile has colorful wooden cut-outs of a rhinoceros, two elephants, a giraffe and a bird hanging from yellow ribbons. Below each animal is a round disk with a drawing of the animal it hangs from on the bottom.

Reason for Recall

The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these mobiles immediately, and call The Betesh Group to receive a free replacement plastic mobile with stuffed animals.

Details

Units Affected
About 47,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-The-Betesh-Group-Announce-Recall-of-John-Lennon-Crib-Mobiles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
John Lennon Musical Mobiles hang from white wooden dowels that attach to cribs with white clamps. "John LennonTM" and "MADE IN CHINA" is written on the wind-up music box that turns the mobile. The music box plays the song, "Imagine." The mobile has colorful wooden cut-outs of a rhinoceros, two elephants, a giraffe and a bird hanging from yellow ribbons. Below each animal is a round disk with a drawing of the animal it hangs from on the bottom.. Units affected: About 47,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these mobiles immediately, and call The Betesh Group to receive a free replacement plastic mobile with stuffed animals.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 27, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01021.

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