Recent Recalls: Simplicity Cribs, Sweatshirts, Loungewear, Outdoor Gliders

Monday July 6, 2009

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently announced a number of recalls including Simplicity drop-side cribs due to risk of death from suffocation.

According to the CPSC, the cribs, which were sold as early as January 2005 through last month, "feature plastic hardware which can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. an roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation."

There has been one reported death and 25 incidents due to the drop side becoming detached from the crib. If you have one of these cribs, stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Unfortunately Simplicity, has a long history of recalls, dating back to May of 2005. According to the CPSC, SFCA, the company that purchased the assets of Simplicity Inc. after it was foreclosed, is not responding to phone calls, letters or e-mails. If you have had a problem with a product from Simplicity or any other product, you can contact the CPSC and filling out an incident report.

Other recalls:

Chelsea’s necklace and bracelet sets -- choking hazard
Macy's hooded sweatshirts -- strangulation hazard
Speedy pullover sweatshirts and jackets -- strangulation hazard
Children's loungewear garments from Warm Biscuit Bedding Co -- violation of flammability standards
Outdoor playset gliders by Backyard Play Systems -- fall hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.