CPSC recall 01-087, announced February 21, 2001, covers Simmons Juvenile Products Little Folks crib (more than 68,600 units). Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. The notice cites 800 incident reports. Firm no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Simmons and the two-digit year of manufacture are written on a label affixed to the crib's headboard.
Which products are included?
Most of the recalled Simmons cribs were made in 1998. Those sold at Sears were made in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Only "98" cribs of all models are recalled, except for Sears cribs. For Sears cribs (which are model numbers 025260 and 065060), the years "98", "99" and "00" are recalled because the problem bracket hooks were used all three years. The brackets on all other Simmons cribs, except for Sears changed to different type attachments after 1998. The cribs were sold under the name "Little Folks". Simmons and the two-digit year of manufacture are written on a label affixed to the crib's headboard. The year is the two-digit number following the model number. "Little Folks" is on another label affixed to the headboard. The cribs are constructed of maple or ash, and are painted or stained in more than a dozen different colors, including natural, golden and white. "Simmons" is written on the top rail. Simmons will help consumers identify if their crib is recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. Babies can become trapped and suffocate when this happens.
Incidents and injuries
In the past four months, Simmons has received more than 800 reports of bracket hooks breaking. In one case, a 6-month-old hit his chin on the side rail, when the mattress dropped.
Official remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 01-087
- Units
- More than 68,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount, mass merchandise, juvenile product and department stores, including Sears, sold the cribs nationwide, from January 1998 through December 2000, for between $200 and $600.
- Importer
- Simmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.
Little Folks crib
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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