March 5, 2026 — A recent incident report details a concerning safety issue involving the DaVinci Baby Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, where a 15-month-old child was reportedly able to remove bolts from the crib using only his fingers. This alarming defect, replicated by the parent without tools, raises serious questions about the crib’s structural integrity and safety.
Product Details
Product: DaVinci Baby Colby 4 in 1 Convertible Crib
Incident Overview
The incident was reported on February 16, 2026, by a parent whose 15-month-old son uses a Carters by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Mini Crib, purchased new. Despite the crib being constructed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the parent observed their son removing bolts from the crib structure using only his fingers. The parent confirmed this alarming issue by successfully removing multiple bolts from various locations on the crib without needing any tools. This indicates a potential manufacturing or design flaw allowing critical structural fasteners to become loose or be easily dislodged, compromising the crib’s stability.
Safety Concerns
The ability of a child to remove bolts from their crib, or for bolts to be removed without tools, presents several severe safety risks:
- Choking Hazard: Loose bolts and hardware pose an immediate and serious choking hazard for infants and toddlers. Small parts can be ingested, leading to airway obstruction, suffocation, or internal injuries.
- Strangulation Risk: Gaps created by missing bolts could potentially entrap a child’s head, neck, or limbs, leading to strangulation or serious injury.
- Fall Hazard: If critical structural bolts are removed, the crib’s integrity is compromised. This could lead to a sudden collapse of the crib side or base, causing the child to fall from a significant height, resulting in head injuries, fractures, or other trauma.
- Entrapment Hazard: A partially collapsed crib or loosened parts can create dangerous gaps where a child’s body or limbs could become entrapped, leading to injury or suffocation.
- Long-Term Risks: Repeated loosening of bolts could lead to wear and tear on the crib’s connection points, further degrading its structural stability over time, even if bolts are re-tightened.
Infants and toddlers, especially those who are mobile and curious like a 15-month-old, are particularly vulnerable to these hazards as they explore their environment and are less aware of potential dangers.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a DaVinci Baby Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib should take immediate action:
1. Stop Use Immediately: If you own this crib model and have concerns about loose or easily removable bolts, stop using the crib immediately. Do not place your child in it.
2. Inspect Your Crib: Thoroughly inspect all bolts, screws, and connection points on your DaVinci Baby Colby crib. Attempt to tighten bolts by hand. If any bolts can be removed or significantly loosened without tools, or if any hardware is missing or damaged, cease use.
3. Find an Alternative Safe Sleeping Space: Until the safety of the crib can be assured, arrange for an alternative, safe sleeping environment for your child, such as a playard or bassinet that meets current safety standards.
4. Contact the Manufacturer: Reach out to MILLION DOLLAR BABY (the manufacturer of DaVinci Baby products) directly to report the issue and inquire about potential remedies, replacement parts, or recalls.
5. Report to CPSC: Report any incidents or concerns regarding this product to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. Detailed reports help the CPSC identify potential hazards and initiate recalls.
6. Retain Documentation: Keep all purchase receipts, instruction manuals, and any correspondence with the manufacturer. Take photos or videos of the loose bolts or any observed defects.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.