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Consumer product recall

Drop-side Cribs by Simmons Juvenile Products

Starting date:
June 24, 2010
Posting date:
June 24, 2010
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002339

Affected products

Drop-side Cribs by Simmons Juvenile Products

Product description

This recall involves all drop-side cribs sold under the brand name "Simmons Juvenile Products". The brand name can be found on the crib.

Hazard identified

The crib's drop-side hardware can break or become damaged, causing the drop-side to detach. If the drop-side detaches, it could create a space between the side of the crib and the mattress. Infants and toddlers could roll into this space and may become entrapped, which could lead to suffocation or strangulation, or they could fall out of the crib.

In Canada, neither Health Canada nor Simmons have received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these cribs.

Parents and caregivers are reminded to check their baby's drop-side crib regularly. They are instructed not to use it if any parts are loose or missing, or if there are any signs of damage to the drop-side hardware. Only parts obtained from the original manufacturer must be used for repairs. Do not repair broken parts with tape, wire, or rope. Contact the manufacturer if replacement parts or additional instructions are needed.

For more information on crib requirements in Canada as well as the safe use of cribs, see Health Canada's Crib Safety Booklet. For more information on safe sleeping practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information Bulletin - Safe Sleep Practices for Infants.

Number sold

Approximately 230 units of the recalled cribs were sold at various retailers across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from 2005 to June 2007.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Croatia.

Companies

Distributor
Simmons Juvenile Products
New London
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should carefully examine the drop-side hardware for any signs of damage. If consumers determine that their drop-side has been installed upside down, or that the drop-side hardware is broken, loose, missing, or deformed, or if there are any other reasons for concern, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative safe sleeping environment for their baby.

Consumers should not return the crib. Simmons is offering a free retrofit kit to affected consumers. However, due to the unavailability of parameters involved in the testing, Health Canada remains unable to assess the retrofit kit.

For more information, consumers may contact Simmons online through the Simmons recall website or by phone at 1-877-342-3439.

Consumers may also view a Health Canada background document explaining the recalls for drop-side cribs announced on June 24, 2010.