Drop Side Cribs Banned After Decades of Deaths and Injuries to Children

After decades of being around, multiple recalls, over 30 deaths of infants and toddlers, and countless child injuries drop-side cribs have finally been banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The decision was a unanimous vote made by the CPSC and will take effect in June 2011. 

Drop-side cribs will no longer be allowed to be manufactured, available for sale, or available for re-sale once the effective date takes place.

Most problems from drop-side cribs stemmed from the space that is created between the mattress area and the drop-side area of the crib. The gap creates a danger for infants and young children because they are at risk of suffocation and entrapment.

Children ranging from only a few days old to a couple of years old have suffered from this serious manufacturer defect over the past few decades. If you would like more information on the dangers of drop-side cribs or if you would like information on drop-side crib lawsuits in New York contact Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island child injury lawyer at 718-979-4300 or fill out our web form.