6. Cribs with Drop-Side Rails
Drop-side cribs offered convenience to parents, allowing one side to slide down for easier access to babies. However, design flaws led to rails detaching or malfunctioning, creating dangerous gaps where infants could become trapped, suffocate, or fall. Numerous injuries and tragic deaths prompted strict regulatory action, resulting in a nationwide ban. These once-standard nursery fixtures now stand as a sobering reminder of the importance of rigorous product safety standards.
