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Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Name: Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Brand: Simmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-10278
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 24, 2010Recall ID: 10278Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

Product Description & Identification

This recall includes Simmons Easy Side Drop-side cribs. Specific model and style numbers included in the recall are listed on the firm's website at www.cribrecallcenter.com. Style numbers are printed on a permanent label on the headboard. Model numbers: 011641; 011671; 011941; 015341; 016061; 016771; 016821; 016831; 017201 ; 017211; 017351; 018500; 018501; 018502; 018510 ; 018511; 018512; 026261; 028061; 028081; 028180; 029061; 29062; 029071; 029180; 029561; 029562; 029571; 034060; 034560; 039180; 044091; 053091; 065071; 068261; 068271; 068561; 201060; 202060; 202080; 202180; 202181; 203060; 204060; 204180; 205060; 206060; 207060; 209560; 211060; 211080; 212060; 214060; 214080; 215060; 216060; 216070; 216080; 216180; 216180; 216570; 218060; 219560; 220180; 220181; 221060; 221070; 221070; 221077; 222060; 222070; 224060; 225060; 225070; 225080; 227560; 228060; 229060; 230060; 231070; 236180; 236187; 236188; 236189; 238060; 238069; 239180; 239187; 239189; 240060; 248069; 251060; 251069; 257060; 261060; 053091A; 251060M.

Affected Products

Simmons drop-side cribs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Simmons-Recalls-to-Repair-Drop-Side-Cribs-Due-to-Entrapment-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-
Title	Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8135ad8ac6704d5793c4d4f56dbae2ae.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Crib with location of hazard identified
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96602f47d6824a919969d8908da0ec47.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Crib hardware
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/db079d70930d4f56a3d35124a9c0f979.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Crib hardware
Hazards › Name	The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Injuries › Name	CPSC has received 30 reports of drop sides that have malfunctioned or detached. Two children became entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress but were freed without injury. Two other children fell out of their cribs when the drop side malfunctioned and one child sustained scratches due to the fall.
Products › Name	Simmons drop-side cribs
Products › Type	Cribs
Products › Category I D	1902
Products › Number Of Units	About 50,000
Recall I D	272
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Simmons to request a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. Repair kits will be available in the next few weeks. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Retailers › Name	Childrens product stores and other retailers nationwide and on-line from January 2002 through February 2007 for between $100 and $500.
Recall Date	2010-06-24T00:00:00
Description	This recall includes Simmons Easy Side Drop-side cribs. Specific model and style numbers included in the recall are listed on the firm's website at www.cribrecallcenter.com. Style numbers are printed on a permanent label on the headboard. Model numbers: 011641; 011671; 011941; 015341; 016061; 016771; 016821; 016831; 017201 ; 017211; 017351; 018500; 018501; 018502; 018510 ; 018511; 018512; 026261; 028061; 028081; 028180; 029061; 29062; 029071; 029180; 029561; 029562; 029571; 034060; 034560; 039180; 044091; 053091; 065071; 068261; 068271; 068561; 201060; 202060; 202080; 202180; 202181; 203060; 204060; 204180; 205060; 206060; 207060; 209560; 211060; 211080; 212060; 214060; 214080; 215060; 216060; 216070; 216080; 216180; 216180; 216570; 218060; 219560; 220180; 220181; 221060; 221070; 221070; 221077; 222060; 222070; 224060; 225060; 225070; 225080; 227560; 228060; 229060; 230060; 231070; 236180; 236187; 236188; 236189; 238060; 238069; 239180; 239187; 239189; 240060; 248069; 251060; 251069; 257060; 261060; 053091A; 251060M.
Recall Number	10278
Manufacturers › Name	Simmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.
Consumer Contact	Please visit the website, www.cribrecallcenter.com, which has pictures and instructions to help you easily identify and order the correct kit, or call (877) 342-3439 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country	United States
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country	Indonesia
Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country	Croatia
Manufacturer Countries › 4 › Country	Canada
Manufacturer Countries › 5 › Country	China

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Recalling FirmSimmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis.

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Caution (Class III)

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