Simplicity Crib Recall March 5, 2008

In the wake of two recent infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pennsylvania, of approximately 1 million cribs. The danger of these cribs relates to the detachment of the crib’s drop-side, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. In addition to the recent deaths of a 9-month-old child and a 6-month-old child, there been seven infant entrapments and 55 incidents reported relating to Simplicity cribs. As a measure to reduce crib deaths and injuries in Canada, the Cribs and Cradles Regulations were introduced in 1974. As such, amendments in 2004 included an increased side height from 560mm to 660mm, an elimination of toeholds and a clarification of definitions. As a way to improve crib safety standards, the revised regulations also prohibit the sale and commercial importation of all cribs and cradles which do not meet these regulations. Although, unlike infant car seats, it is currently not illegal to privately purchase foreign cribs for use in Canada, the question is whether the risks involved are worth the financial savings. In addition to meeting the Canadian performance safety standards, purchasing a crib in Canada means that (through the use of warranty cards) consumers can be kept up-to-date in the event of a manufacturing recall. All Petite Passengers Baby Equipment Rental cribs have been purchased in Canada and are in compliance with Canadian Safety Standards. Rest assured that Petite Passengers rents only top-of-the-line cribs and baby equipment in the Vancouver area. For further information, do not hestitate to contact at www.petitepassengers.com or 604 780 9914.