Wow, this is scary — approximately one million Simplicity Cribs are being recalled because of a defect in the drop-side. The hardware was made so that apparently it’s pretty easy to assemble the drop-side upside down. This causes it to be able to detach, creating a gap large enough for infants to get stuck and suffocate. Two known deaths have already occurred, and another is being investigated.

The cribs were sold nationwide from January 1998 through May 2007 for between $100 - $300. Parents are being urged to immediately check whether the drop-side is installed correctly (there is information on their website to help determine that), and then contact them at 888-593-9274 for a free repair.

And if you can’t figure out if it’s safe or not, or have even the littlest bit of doubt, don’t use the thing! The deaths are tragic enough without the immense guilt these parents who assembled the crib must feel thinking they were somehow responsible…

UPDATE: This crib was also sold under the Graco name, and we just read that the same hazard may exist in cribs with the “older style” hardware (again, go to their website to determine which you have) even if the side was installed right side up. This is the largest crib recall in history, so there’s a good chance you might have this one — check your cribs, people!

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