CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
This recall involves all drop side cribs with a different or "newer" style of plastic hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. This newer style of Simplicity hardware can be identified by a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks. The recalled model numbers include but may not be limited to: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Recall Details
Injuries
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 CPS
Recall Number
09260
Product Information
Product Name
Simplicity Drop Side Cribs
Product Type
Cribs
Number of Units
About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008)
Distributed By
SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations)
Manufactured In
China