PRODUCT RECALL: TWO INFANT DEATHS LINKED TO SIMPLICITY BASSINET
One of the most popular bassinets in America has been linked to the death of at least two babies and an investigation is underway to determine whether or not the bassinet has a deadly design flaw. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which regulates many children’s products, actually had knowledge about the first baby’s death but did not recall the product. Eleven months later, another baby died in a similar bassinet. On August 28, 2008 federal regulators directed retailers across the country to stop selling the product and to recall roughly 900,000 dangerous bassinets. It is one of the largest child product safety recall actions in recent years.
Both deaths involved the Simplicity 4-In-One Winnie the Pooh Bassinet. The bassinet consists of a metal frame that contains fabric on the sides. At least one of the fabric sides is able to fold down so a parent can observe and easily reach the baby. Unfortunately, this design creates a gap. A baby’s chest or head can get caught between the metal support and the mattress. When this occurs, they are trapped and hang to death.
We have successfully handled product liability cases against the manufacturers of dangerous products. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a product, please contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll if you have any questions.
