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Consumer product recall

Archived - Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs

Starting date:
September 1, 2008
Posting date:
September 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Household Items, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001784

Affected products

Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs

Product description

This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007.

In Canada, this recall affects only Simplicity Crib N Changer Combo, model # 8994WC.

The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, that ends in GB or DH (examples: 0507DH or 1806DH).

Only Simplicity Crib N Changer Combo cribs that were manufactured in China are affected by this advisory.

Hazard identified

Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or is partially detached, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.

The US importer, 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.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents of injuries to Canadians related to the use of these cribs.

Number sold

Approximately 1,050 of the recalled cribs were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The cribs were sold from June 2005 through September 2008 at Zellers stores across Canada, with one unit being sold by an independent Quebec retailer.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Elfe Juvenile Products
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-667-8184

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.

Consumers should contact Elfe Juvenile Products for a full refund.

For additional information, consumers may contact Elfe Juvenile Products by visiting the firm's Web site or Elfe Safety Advisory or by calling 1-800-667-8184.