CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2010
Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation
The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become…
Simplicity Inc. and Sfca Inc. of Reading, Pa. (the firms are no longer in business) recalled This recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames rega….
Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation a… was recalled by Simplicity Inc. and Sfca Inc. of Reading, Pa. (the firms are no longer in business) in April 29, 2010. Reason: The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse…. Remedy: CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an…. Verify recall #10211 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Simplicity Inc. and Sfca Inc. of Reading, Pa. (the firms are no longer in business) issued this CPSC recall-The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse….
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- agency class
- April 29, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10211 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. 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 involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model name or model number. The name "Simplicity Inc." or "Simplicity for Children" appears on a label on the crib's mattress-support frame and/or the crib's end panels.
Reason for recall
The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.
Remedy, what to do
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby; do not attempt to fix these cribs. Consumers should contact the store where the crib was purchased to receive a refund, replacement crib or store credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10211 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2010 |
| Date initiated | April 29, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Simplicity Inc. and Sfca Inc. of Reading, Pa. (the firms are no longer in business) |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| 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
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment …
- Check the recall number (10211) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- 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.
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