CPSC recall 08-296, announced June 5, 2008, covers Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses (about 20,000 units). Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should measure the width of their mattress using a reliable measuring device, such as a yard stick or tape measure, by removing all outer coverings, placing mattress on floor and measuring the width near the middle, from the outside edge of the tape binding to the opposite side of the mattress. Recall contact: call (800) 810-8611, or go to www.simmonskids.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The recalled mattresses involve open coil crib mattresses manufactured between July 1, 2006 and March 23, 2008 with a color label attached to the top or side of the mattress that has the following model names: Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby Simmons Kids Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm Simmons Kids Baby Mattress Series 400 Simmons Kids Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count The crib mattresses also have a law tag that is sewn into the edge of the mattress.
Which products are included?
The recalled mattresses involve open coil crib mattresses manufactured between July 1, 2006 and March 23, 2008 with a color label attached to the top or side of the mattress that has the following model names: Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby Simmons Kids Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm Simmons Kids Baby Mattress Series 400 Simmons Kids Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count The crib mattresses also have a law tag that is sewn into the edge of the mattress. The law tag has the date of manufacture and in most cases will contain one of the following model numbers: H59044.15.0014, M59082.15.0002, M59027.15.0002 or M59065.15.0006. Pocketed Coils® and Simmons Kids or Simmons Juvenile Products crib mattresses manufactured before July 1, 2006 or after March 23, 2008 are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
Simmons Kids and CPSC have received one report of a 6-month-old baby becoming wedged between the mattress and crib's frame. The baby was removed from the crib by the parent without injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should measure the width of their mattress using a reliable measuring device, such as a yard stick or tape measure, by removing all outer coverings, placing mattress on floor and measuring the width near the middle, from the outside edge of the tape binding to the opposite side of the mattress. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress if it measures less than 27 1/4 inches and contact Simmons Kids to receive a free replacement mattress.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simmons Kids
- Manufacturer
- Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga.
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Mattresses
- Recall number
- 08-296
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn Kids and nursery furniture retailers from July 2006 through May 2008 for between $100 and $150.
Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses
CPSC product type: Mattresses & Covers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Simmons Kids at (800) 810-8611 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Thursday, and between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. ET, on Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.simmonskids.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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