ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES BASSINET DISTRIBUTOR
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against SFCA, Inc., a crib distributor, for allegedly ignoring a nationwide recall of bassinets that can cause babies to suffocate. Simplicity bassinets were recalled in August 2008 after at least one baby suffered a strangulation death. SFCA purchased the assets of Reading, Pa.-based Simplicity earlier this year. CNN has reported that SFCA has said that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by Simplicity. I think it is a shameful business practice to not take the necessary steps to protect consumers, especially newborn babies.
"Our investigation revealed that SFCA continued to distribute recalled products that posed serious risks to children," Madigan said in a statement. "I will not allow this company to wash its hands of responsibility to Illinois families."
Attorney General Madigan has issued a guide called, Rest Assured, to help parents and caretakers determine if their crib, bassinet or playard is part of the recall.
Contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll if you believe that your child has been a victim of a dangerous product and you have questions regarding your family's legal rights.
