Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
CPSC recall 08296. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08296 has the recall date 5 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Mattresses & Covers.
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More of the notice
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| 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. |
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| Units | 20,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses, About 20,000, Mattresses & Covers |
| Sold at | Pottery Barn Kids and nursery furniture retailers from July 2006 through May 2008 for between $100 and $150. |
| Manufacturer | Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Mattresses & Covers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08296The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08296. https://recallregister.com/product/4315-simmons-kids-recalls-crib-mattresses-due-to-entrapment-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08296 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pottery Barn Kids and nursery furniture retailers from July 2006 through May 2008 for between $100 and $150.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08296?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States