Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
CPSC recall 08401. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08401 has the recall date 17 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations). The recall has about 600,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Suffocation. CPSC gives the product type Cribs.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | SFCA and CPSC are aware of nine incidents in which the drop side detached on cribs that are part of this recall. There have been no injuries. |
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| Units | 600,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs, About 600,000, Cribs |
| Sold at | Department stores, children's stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2008 for between $150 and $300. |
| Distributor | Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations); Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), of; Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot; K's Merchandise (out of business); Meijer Distribution Inc; Nebraska Furniture Mart; ShopKo; Target; Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 600,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Cribs
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2005 | CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Graco Branded Aspen Cribs for Suffocation Risk |
| 3 May 2005 | CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08401The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08401. https://recallregister.com/product/4440-simplicity-brand-drop-side-cribs-recalled-by-various-retailers-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08401 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
SFCA and CPSC are aware of nine incidents in which the drop side detached on cribs that are part of this recall. There have been no injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department stores, children's stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2008 for between $150 and $300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08401?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 600,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China