CPSC recall 06-058, announced December 21, 2005, covers Simplicity Aspen 3-in-1 Cribs, sold under the Graco Trademark (about 104,000 units). The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children. The notice cites 14 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Only cribs with wooden mattress supports and with model number 8740KCW SC and serial number 2803 SC to 1605 are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
The recalled cribs are made of wood and have a wooden mattress support. Only cribs with wooden mattress supports and with model number 8740KCW SC and serial number 2803 SC to 1605 are included in this recall. The model and serial number are printed on the envelope attached to the mattress support.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Simplicity Inc. has received 14 reports of the mattress support coming loose, including eight reports of entrapment. Five injuries have been reported, including scratches and bruises to the face and head, a strained neck and a report of a child turning blue.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. Destroy and discard the cribs. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simplicity
- Manufacturer
- Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 06-058
- Units
- About 104,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores, and children's product stores from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $130.
Aspen 3-in-1 Cribs, sold under the Graco Trademark
CPSC product type: Cribs
Recall contact information
The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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