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Entrapment / StrangulationSeptember 17, 2008CPSC #08401

Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers

Brand
Unknown
Product
Cribs
Units affected
600,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. The recalled model numbers include: 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, which ends in 05DH, 05GB, 06DH, 06GB, 07DH or 07GB (examples: 1806 DH or 0507 GB). The recalled model names include: Aspen and Crib N Changer Combo, Gabrielle, Camille, Providence and Shenandoah. Only the brand name "Simplicity" can be seen on the label on the headboard.

Hazard

Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.

Injuries

SFCA and CPSC are aware of nine incidents in which the drop side detached on cribs that are part of this recall. There have been no injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Department stores, children's stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2008 for between $150 and $300.

Photos

Recalled CribRecalled Crib - CloseupRecalled Crib - Label LocationRecalled Crib - Closeup of Label
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