he last week of August, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning concerning all Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets. The company that bought Simplicity’s assets, SFCA Inc., has refused to take part in a recall. This product posing a strangulation hazard to infants. There have already been multiple deaths.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than 2 3/8 inches, which is the maximum distance allowed under the federal crib safety standard. The metal bars are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. The Commission voted, using its new authorities in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, to release this warning upon making a finding that the health and safety of the public require immediate notice.
To determine whether your bassinet has been recalled, please check for the model number and the manufacture date code pictured below. Bassinets manufactured prior to 21st week of 2008, “2108” (before May 18) are recalled. The model numbers for recalled bassinets manufactured prior to “2108” are:
3000 | 3010 | 3011 | 3012 | 3013 | 3014 |
3015 | 3016 | 3017 | 3020 | 3025 | 3026 |
3027 | 3030 | 3040 | 3045 | 3046 | 3047 |
3050 | 3060 | 3070 | 3111 | 3112 | |
343-8363 | 343-8399 | ||||
5730 | 5750 | 8383 | 9250 | TD2500 |
The following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased.
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SFCA Inc., the Reading, Pa.-based company that purchased the assets of juvenile product manufacturer Simplicity Inc. after foreclosure, no longer appears to be conducting day to day operations. SFCA Inc. is no longer answering phone calls or responding to e-mails from consumers.
The CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. Parents and caregivers are advised to return these bassinets to the retail store where they were purchased. All of the recalled bassinets can pose a danger to infants.
If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.
A founding partner with Bradshaw & Bryant, Mike Bryant has always fought to find justice for his clients—knowing that legal troubles, both personal injury and criminal, can be devastating for a family. Voted a Top 40 Personal Injury "Super Lawyer" multiple years, Mr. Bryant has also been voted one of the Top 100 Minnesota "Super Lawyers" four times.
2 Comments
Daniel 8791
What a disgusting maneuver by this company ! Pathetic! The previous owning company should assume some responsibility but probably won't of course. Hopefully the word gets out well enough with this warning and no more babies are harmed.
Mike Bryant
These things need to be found and stopped from getting on the market. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
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