Potential Hazard:
The
drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap
and lead to entrapment and suffocation of infants. The drop-side
failures result from both the hardware and crib design, which allow
consumers unintentionally to install the drop-side upside down. This,
in turn, can weaken the hardware and lead to the drop-side separating
from the crib. When the drop-side separates or detaches, it creates a
gap in which infants can become entrapped. While CPSC is aware of two
separation incidents that occurred when the drop side was correctly
installed, the upside down installation greatly increases the risk of
failure.
Incidents Reported:
CPSC is aware of three deaths in different models of Simplicity brand
cribs. Additionally, CPSC is aware of seven infant entrapments and 55
incidents in these cribs.
Number of Units Recalled:
About 1 million
MSRP:
Approximately $100 to $300
Sold At :
Department stores and children’s product stores from January 1998 until May 2007.
Models Affected:
The first recalled crib models were sold in January 1998 and the last
of the models were sold in May 2007. The recalled Simplicity crib
models include: Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery in a Box, Crib N
Changer Combo, Pooh 4 in 1, Chelsea, and the following cribs with the
Graco logo: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1,
Trio, and Whitney. The model numbers are: 4600, 4605, 4705, 5000, 8000,
8324, 8800, 8740, 8910, 8994, 8050, 8750, 8760, and 8996.
