Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers

Active Recall Announced September 17, 2008 CPSC #08401

Quick answer

Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers is CPSC recall #08401, announced on September 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. The recalled model numbers include: 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, which ends in 05DH, 05GB, 06DH, 06GB, 07DH or 07GB (examples: 1806 DH or 0507 GB). The recalled model names include: Aspen and Crib N Changer Combo, Gabrielle, Camille, Providence and Shenandoah. Only the brand name "Simplicity" can be seen on the label on the headboard. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. consumers should return the recalled crib to the place of purchase for a refund or store credit. sfca inc., of reading, pa. is working with retailers to carry out this recall program.. Affected brands: Simplicity Inc., Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), of of Dallas, Texas, Babies"R"Us, Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot, K's Merchandise (out of business), Meijer Distribution Inc., Nebraska Furniture Mart, ShopKo, Target, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Hazard

This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. The recalled model numbers include: 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, which ends in 05DH, 05GB, 06DH, 06GB, 07DH or 07GB (examples: 1806 DH or 0507 GB). The recalled model names include: Aspen and Crib N Changer Combo, Gabrielle, Camille, Providence and Shenandoah. Only the brand name "Simplicity" can be seen on the label on the headboard.

Affected products

Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs

Recalled brands

Simplicity Inc., Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), of of Dallas, Texas, Babies"R"Us, Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot, K's Merchandise (out of business), Meijer Distribution Inc., Nebraska Furniture Mart, ShopKo, Target, Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should return the recalled crib to the place of purchase for a refund or store credit. SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. is working with retailers to carry out this recall program.

Recall date

September 17, 2008

Categories

Cribs

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08401?

CPSC recall #08401 covers Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. The recalled model numbers include: 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, which ends in 05DH, 05GB, 06DH, 06GB, 07DH or 07GB (examples: 1806 DH or 0507 GB). The recalled model names include: Aspen and Crib N Changer Combo, Gabrielle, Camille, Providence and Shenandoah. Only the brand name "Simplicity" can be seen on the label on the headboard.

What is the remedy for recall #08401?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08401 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. consumers should return the recalled crib to the place of purchase for a refund or store credit. sfca inc., of reading, pa. is working with retailers to carry out this recall program.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Simplicity-Brand-Drop-Side-Cribs-Recalled-By-Various-Retailers-Due-To-Serious-Entrapment-And-Suffocation-Hazard-To-Infants-and-Toddlers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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