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CPSC recall · Reported December 21, 2001

CPSC, L.A. Baby Announce Recall of Folding Little Wood Cribs

The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner space between the post and the mattress.

Recall #
02513
Affected scope
About 2,000
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L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif. recalled The recalled cribs have model numbers 83 and 83/4 with manufacture dates of March 2001 or… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, L.A. Baby Announce Recall of Folding Little Wood Cribs was recalled by L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif. in December 21, 2001. Reason: The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner spac…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact L.A. Baby to receive a fr…. Verify recall #02513 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner spac….

Moderate
severity level
December 21, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02513 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #02513) was formally reported on December 21, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner space between the post and the mattress. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact L.A. Baby to receive a free brace repair kit, to prevent an entrapment. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled cribs have model numbers 83 and 83/4 with manufacture dates of March 2001 or May 2001, located on the mattress board underneath of the mattress. The cribs' headboards and footboards unlatch to fold inward for easy portability from room to room. They are non full-sized wooden cribs and have a natural or white finish.

Reason for recall

The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner space between the post and the mattress.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact L.A. Baby to receive a free brace repair kit, to prevent an entrapment.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 02513
Date reported December 21, 2001
Date initiated December 21, 2001
Recalling firm L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif.
Affected scope About 2,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact L.A. Baby to receive a free brace repair kit, to prevent an entra…

  • Check the recall number (02513) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled cribs have model numbers 83 and 83/4 with manufacture dates of March 2001 or May 2001, located on the mattress board underneath of the mattress. The cribs' headboards and footboards unlatch to fold inward for easy portability from room to room. They are non full-sized wooden cribs and have a natural or white finish.. Recalled by L.a. Baby, of Vernon, Calif.. Units affected: About 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The headboard can separate from the corner post. A child's head or neck could be entrapped in the corner space between the post and the mattress.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact L.A. Baby to receive a free brace repair kit, to prevent an entrapment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02513.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (02513) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 21, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.