Simplicity Convertible Bassinets Recalled Due to Infant Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recalls Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets because infants can slip through fabric flaps and become entrapped in metal bars, resulting in two reported deaths.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports two infant fatalities resulting from the product defect, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (known fatalities).
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc. of Reading, Pa. The recall covers approximately 900,000 units sold at retailers including Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Big Lots!, Target, and J.C. Penney. Models that have been modified or redesigned so that the fabric is permanently attached and stitched over the lower bar are not included in this recall.
The hazard exists because the adjustable fabric flap, which is fastened by Velcro over metal bars, may not be properly re-secured. If the flap is not secured, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars, leading to strangulation or suffocation. CPSC has identified two incidents where infants died from this hazard: a 4-month-old girl in Noel, Mo., in September 2007, and a 6½-month-old girl in Shawnee, Kan., in August 2008.
Consumers should ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. Because the manufacturer appears to no longer conduct day-to-day operations, consumers should return the product to the store where purchased to receive a refund or store credit. For assistance, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
The recalled product
- Product
- Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets
- Manufacturer
- Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bassinets
- Affected units
- 900,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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