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CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2009

Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation

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. Infant…

Recall #
09260
Affected scope
About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008)
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Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations) recalled This recall involves all drop side cribs with a different or "newer" style of plastic har… - a moderate-severity action.

Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation was recalled by Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations) in July 2, 2009. Reason: The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe …. Verify recall #09260 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations) issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches….

Moderate
severity level
July 2, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09260 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #09260) was formally reported on July 2, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations) is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008).

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 09260
Date reported July 2, 2009
Date initiated July 2, 2009
Recalling firm Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations)
Affected scope About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008)
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 (09260) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Sfca Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations). Units affected: About 400,000 (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2008).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 2, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09260.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (09260) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 2, 2009. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.