CPSC recall 10-211, announced April 29, 2010, covers Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib. The notice cites 13 incident reports. CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby; do not attempt to fix these cribs. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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This recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model name or model number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model name or model number. The name "Simplicity Inc." or "Simplicity for Children" appears on a label on the crib's mattress-support frame and/or the crib's end panels.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received a report of a one-year-old child from North Attleboro, Mass. who suffocated when he became entrapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame in April 2008. CPSC is aware of 13 additional incidents involving the recalled cribs collapsing, due to the metal mattress-support frame bending or detaching, including one child entrapment that did not result in injury, and one child who suffered minor cuts to his head when his mattress collapsed and he fell out of the crib.
Official remedy
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby; do not attempt to fix these cribs. Consumers should contact the store where the crib was purchased to receive a refund, replacement crib or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Mattresses
- Recall number
- 10-211
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart, Target, Babies R Us and other stores nationwide for between $150 and $300.
- Distributor
- Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. of Reading, Pa. (the firms are no longer in business)
Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
Simplicity and its successor, SFCA Inc., are no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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