CPSC recall · Reported June 5, 2008
Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrap…
Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga. recalled The recalled mattresses involve open coil crib mattresses manufactured between July 1, 20….
Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard was recalled by Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga. in June 5, 2008. Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, cre…. Remedy: Consumers should measure the width of their mattress using a reliable measuring device, s…. Verify recall #08296 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, cre….
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- June 5, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08296 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled mattresses involve open coil crib mattresses manufactured between July 1, 2006 and March 23, 2008 with a color label attached to the top or side of the mattress that has the following model names: Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby Simmons Kids Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm Simmons Kids Baby Mattress Series 400 Simmons Kids Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count The crib mattresses also have a law tag that is sewn into the edge of the mattress. The law tag has the date of manufacture and in most cases will contain one of the following model numbers: H59044.15.0014, M59082.15.0002, M59027.15.0002 or M59065.15.0006. Pocketed Coils® and Simmons Kids or Simmons Juvenile Products crib mattresses manufactured before July 1, 2006 or after March 23, 2008 are not included in the recall.
Reason for recall
Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should measure the width of their mattress using a reliable measuring device, such as a yard stick or tape measure, by removing all outer coverings, placing mattress on floor and measuring the width near the middle, from the outside edge of the tape binding to the opposite side of the mattress. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress if it measures less than 27 1/4 inches and contact Simmons Kids to receive a free replacement mattress.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08296 |
| Date reported | June 5, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 20,000 |
| 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 measure the width of their mattress using a reliable measuring device, such as a yard stick or tape measure, by …
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