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Crib Recalls: How to Check Your Crib and What Changed in 2011

How to check a crib for recalls, why cribs made before June 28, 2011 fail today's standards, and recent crib and crib bumper recalls in CPSC's words.

By Baby Product Recalls editorial teamUpdated 3 min readHow we research

An empty white crib with nothing inside, standing against a gray wall

To check a crib for recalls, find its label with the model number and date of manufacture and search the brand plus “crib” at cpsc.gov/Recalls. If the crib was made before June 28, 2011, CPSC says it very likely fails the federal crib standards that took effect that day, and no drop-side crib can meet them. Crib bumpers are banned.

What changed for cribs in 2011?

On June 28, 2011, compliance with the federal crib standards, 16 CFR parts 1219 (full-size) and 1220 (non-full-size), became mandatory. CPSC says the rule “applied retroactively to the manufacture, sale, and other placement in the stream of commerce of all new or used” cribs.

That date is the dividing line for secondhand cribs. CPSC says cribs made or sold before it are “very likely noncompliant, unsafe, and illegal to sell,” and that “many of these older cribs have wider gaps between slats and dangerous drop-side mechanisms.” Its resellers guide goes further: “Absolutely no drop-side cribs in the used marketplace … can meet the standard,” even if immobilized with new hardware.

The same guide says each crib “must have a date stamp marked permanently on the product.” That stamp is what lets you place a crib on the right side of 2011.

Recent crib recalls, in CPSC’s words

About this table

Copied from CPSC’s recall records: product, hazard and remedy type exactly as CPSC published them. It is a snapshot, not a full list. Search cpsc.gov/Recalls for every crib recall.

Recall date Product Hazard, as CPSC states it Remedy
Nov. 21, 2024 South Shore Cribs The spacing between some of the crib’s slats is wider than allowed under the federal safety standard, posing an entrapment hazard to children. Refund
Aug. 1, 2024 Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs The cylindrical metal inserts in the crib’s wooden frame can become loose and detach, posing a choking hazard. Refund, Replace
July 20, 2023 Pottery Barn Kids Penny Convertible Cribs The cribs’ end panel can become loose exposing sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. Refund, Replace
Dec. 15, 2022 Thornhill Dark Brown and Natural Baby Cribs The mattress support pins can become loose or not fit properly causing the mattress to fall, posing a fall hazard. Refund, Repair

Each notice lists the affected model numbers and dates; open it to compare with your crib’s label. Where to find the model number shows where cribs usually carry it.

Crib bumpers are banned

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act made crib bumpers “banned hazardous products” from November 12, 2022, “regardless of the date of manufacture.” The ban covers padded crib bumpers, vinyl bumper guards and vertical crib slat covers, but not non-padded mesh crib liners. Bumpers are still turning up for sale and being recalled:

Recall date Product Hazard, as CPSC states it Remedy
Dec. 4, 2025 Little Pea Shop Crib Bumpers The recalled crib bumpers violate the federal crib bumper ban because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to suffocation. This creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants. Padded crib bumpers are banned by the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. Refund
July 10, 2025 AUGNORYE Padded Cushioned Crib Bumpers The recalled padded cushioned crib bumpers violate the federal crib bumper ban because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a suffocation hazard. This creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants. Padded crib bumpers are banned by the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. Refund

Setting up a crib that passes

A bright nursery with a white chest of drawers and a crib holding only a fitted sheet
CPSC's rule for the sleep space: Bare is Best, nothing but a fitted sheet.

Once a crib clears the recall check and the 2011 date, CPSC’s resellers guide says to make sure it has “all component parts, including all screws and hardware.” Do not substitute hardware from a store. Then keep the crib bare: CPSC’s safe sleep guidance is “nothing but a fitted sheet in a crib, bassinet or play yard.” Safe sleep basics has the rest.

Related: bassinet recalls, buying used baby gear and the sleep products overview.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if my crib is recalled?

Find the crib's label with the maker, model number and date of manufacture, then search the brand and 'crib' at cpsc.gov/Recalls and compare the model numbers and dates in each notice. If the label is missing, contact the maker or replace the crib.

Are drop-side cribs recalled?

Drop-side cribs cannot meet the federal crib standards that became mandatory on June 28, 2011. CPSC's resellers guide says no drop-side crib in the used marketplace can meet the standard, even with new hardware, and tells resellers to destroy them.

Is a crib from 2010 safe to use?

CPSC says cribs made or sold before June 28, 2011 are very likely noncompliant with today's crib standards, unsafe and illegal to sell. Its resellers guide treats such cribs as unsellable unless there is written proof they meet the current standard.

Are mesh crib liners banned like bumpers?

No. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act ban covers padded crib bumpers, vinyl bumper guards and vertical crib slat covers, and expressly does not include non-padded mesh crib liners. CPSC's safe sleep advice is still to keep nothing in the crib but a fitted sheet.

Filed under SleepStart with Baby Sleep Product Recalls: Cribs, Bassinets and Sleepers

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