CPSC recall 07-307, announced September 21, 2007, covers Simplicity Drop-side Cribs (about 1 million units). The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. The notice cites 55 incident reports and 2 deaths. The firm appears to no longer conduct day-to-day operations. 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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled cribs have one of the following model numbers, which can be found on the label attached to the headboard: 4600, 4605, 4705, 5000, 8000, 8324, 8800, 8740, 8910, 8994, 8050, 8750, 8760, and 8996.
Which products are included?
The recalled Simplicity crib models include: Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. The recall also involves cribs that used the Graco logo: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and the Trio. The recalled cribs have one of the following model numbers, which can be found on the label attached to the headboard: 4600, 4605, 4705, 5000, 8000, 8324, 8800, 8740, 8910, 8994, 8050, 8750, 8760, and 8996.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. The drop-side failures result from both the hardware and crib design, which allow consumers to unintentionally install the drop-side upside down. This, in turn, can weaken the hardware and cause the drop-side to detach from the crib.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC is aware of two deaths in Simplicity-manufactured cribs with older style hardware, including a 9-month-old child and a 6-month-old child, where the drop-side was installed upside down. CPSC is also aware of seven infant entrapments and 55 incidents in these cribs. CPSC is also investigating the death of an 8-month old child in a Simplicity crib with newer style hardware, in which the drop-side was installed upside down.
Official remedy
The firm appears to no longer conduct day-to-day operations. Repair kits are no longer available to fix these recalled cribs. Parents and caregivers are advised to dispose of these cribs.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simplicity
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 07-307
- Units
- About 1 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores, children's stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 1998 through May 2007 for between $100 and $300.
- Importer
- Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.
Simplicity Drop-side Cribs
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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