CPSC recall · Reported September 17, 2008
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
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 le…
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) recalled This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of ….
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment … was recalled by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) in September 17, 2008. Reason: Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side de…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe …. Verify recall #08401 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) issued this CPSC recall-Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side de….
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- September 17, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08401 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should return the recalled crib to the place of purchase for a refund or store credit. SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. is working with retailers to carry out this recall program.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08401 |
| Date reported | September 17, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) |
| Affected scope | About 600,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Con…
- Check the recall number (08401) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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