Potential Hazard:
The
assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct the
consumer how to attach the crib’s drop side. If improperly installed,
the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment
hazards. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the top on the drop
side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard.
Incidents Reported:
CPSC is aware of an incident in which the crib’s drop side, which was
installed upside down, fell from its upright position and the metal
locking pins became dislodged. Simplicity received a report of wrong
instructions being packaged with the crib.
Number of Units Recalled:
About 40,000
MSRP: Approximately $200
Sold At : Department stores and children’s product stores from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $200.
Models Affected:
Nursery-In-A-Box Cribs. The recalled cribs are part of the
Nursery-In-A-Box furniture set which also includes a changing table and
clothing organizer. The cribs are cherry, white or natural in color.
Only model numbers 8910 and 8050 with serial numbers 3005 HY through
0806 HY are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are
printed on the envelope permanently attached to the mattress support.
"Simplicity," model and serial numbers are also printed on a label on
the bottom rail of the headboard.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately check the crib to make sure the drop side
is securely fastened and correctly installed. Contact Simplicity to
receive correct assembly instructions, or consumers can download the
assembly instructions here at the Simplicity Web site. Consumers can
view a video on the firm’s Web site showing the proper assembly of the
drop side. If the drop side not is not properly installed, consumers
should stop using the crib until it is assembled correctly.
Click here to verify and download assembly instructions.
Nursery-In-A-Box Cribs 