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Can you still use drop side cribs?
Today, it’s illegal to use or sell drop-side cribs — either new or secondhand. They’re also not permitted for use in business or community settings, even if they have been equipped with immobilizing hardware meant to stop the sliding functionality.
Are Simmons cribs safe?
Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards | CPSC.gov.
Why are drop-side cribs illegal?
Dec. 15, 2010 — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is banning cribs with drop-down sides because they have been blamed for the deaths of at least 32 infants since 2001.
Are drop-side cribs banned in US?
Drop-side cribs have been illegal since 2011, and new crib regulations are now in place.
Can I use a 30 year old crib?
Cribs used today should be manufactured after June 2011 (when the current safety standards banning the manufacture or sale of drop-side rail cribs became effective). Though an antique crib may be beautiful and sentimental, if it doesn’t meet modern safety standards, it should not be used.
How can I get my Simmons cribs repaired or replaced?
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Simmons to request a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side. Repair kits will be available in the next few weeks.
What parts do I need for a Simmons Little Folks crib?
I have a Simmons Little Folks Crib Model 1920-93-8. I need the stabilizing bar (part 7 according to the parts diagram in the directions in the owner’s manual) and catch bar (part 8) and any attachments that make a connection with these parts. I have all other parts to the crib which is in great shape.
Are there any recalls on Simmons easy side drop side cribs?
Description: This recall includes Simmons Easy Side Drop-side cribs. Specific model and style numbers included in the recall are listed on the firm’s website at www.cribrecallcenter.com. Style numbers are printed on a permanent label on the headboard.
Who makes Simmons baby cribs?
Manufacturer: Simmons Juvenile Products, of New London, Wis. Hazard: The cribs’ drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation.