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The July 2 2009, Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recall is listed on this page. For your convenience, pictures are included for easy identification.

It is vitally important that you are aware of recalled baby products so that you can avoid buying them, or using them if you already own them.

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This recall involves 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs with a different or newer style of plastic hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. This newer style of Simplicity hardware can be identified by a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks.

The recalled model numbers include but may not be limited to: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996.

The cribs were sold at department stores, children's stores, and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for between $150 and $300.

The crib's plastic hardware 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. Your baby can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.

CPSC is aware of one death involving an 8-month-old child from Houston, Texas who became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the drop side broke. CPSC also is aware of an additional 25 incidents involving the drop side detaching from the crib.

Stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for your baby. Return the crib to the place of purchase for a refund, replacement or store credit.

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