CPSC2009-07-02
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations)
Hazard
The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should immediately return the crib to the place of purchase for a refund, replacement or store credit.
Affected count
About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008)
Injuries reported
CPSC is aware of one death involving an 8-month-old child from Houston, Texas who became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the drop side broke. The child's death was previously reported by CPSC. CPSC also is aware of an additional 25 incidents involving the drop side detaching from the crib. In six of these incidents, the drop side detached because the plastic flexible tab deformed or broke. In four of the drop side detachment incidents, other plastic parts, including connectors or tracks, deformed or broke. In two of the incidents, two children became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress. There were no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Simplicity-Drop-Side-Cribs-Recalled-by-Retailers-Due-to-Risk-of-Death-from-SuffocationDon't want to check this manually?
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