The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·11119·Announced 2011-02-03

SafetyCraft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Risks

CPSC warns that SafetyCraft drop-side cribs pose risks of strangulation and suffocation due to hardware failure. Parents should stop using these cribs immediately.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports three infant suffocation deaths, which mandates a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding SafetyCraft brand drop-side cribs manufactured and/or sold by Generation 2 Worldwide. The recall involves all SafetyCraft drop-side cribs, including model 92-8112. Some of these cribs feature clear plastic headboards and footboards, and the name "SafetyCraft" appears on a label affixed to the headboard or footboard.

The hazard arises because the crib's plastic drop-side hardware can break, causing the drop side to detach from the corner of the crib. This detachment creates a space where a child can roll and become wedged or entrapped between the drop side and the mattress, posing a risk of suffocation or strangulation. Additionally, the mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating another space for entrapment.

CPSC has received reports of three infant suffocation deaths and 20 drop-side related incidents involving previously recalled models of Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS cribs with similar plastic hardware. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers are advised not to attempt to fix these cribs.

The recalled product

Product
SafetyCraft Drop Side Cribs
Manufacturer
SafetyCraft (trademark owned by Foundations Children's Products of Medina, OH)
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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