Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation Risk

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs due to a risk of death from suffocation. The recall involves cribs with a specific style of plastic hardware that can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach from the frame. When the drop side detaches, it creates a gap between the side and the crib mattress where infants and toddlers can roll and become entrapped.

CPSC is aware of one death involving an 8-month-old child in Houston, Texas, who became entrapped and suffocated after a plastic connector broke. The agency is also aware of 25 additional incidents involving the drop side detaching, including two instances where children became entrapped, though no other injuries were reported. The recalled cribs were manufactured in China and distributed by SFCA Inc. of Reading, Pa.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Affected consumers should return the crib to the place of purchase for a refund, replacement, or store credit. The recall includes model numbers 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, 8994, 8995, and 8996, among others.

The recalled product

Product

Simplicity Drop Side Cribs

Category

Consumer Product — Cribs

Hazard

• suffocation
• entrapment

Affected units

400,000

Distribution

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