The crib's tubular metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib.
CPSC has received a report of a one-year-old child from North Attleboro, Mass. who suffocated when he became entrapped between the crib mattress and the crib frame in April 2008. CPSC is aware of 13 additional incidents involving the recalled cribs collapsing due to the metal mattress- support frame bending or detaching, including one child entrapment that did not result in injury, and one child who suffered minor cuts to his head when his mattress collapsed and he fell out of the crib.
CPSC staff urges parents and caregivers to stop using these cribs immediately and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Do not attempt to fix these cribs.
Due to the fact that Simplicity and its successor, SFCA Inc., are no longer in business, CPSC has limited information about the number of cribs sold. All Simplicity drop-side cribs have previously been recalled for a hazard involving the drop side. Simplicity drop-side cribs could still be in use by parents or caregivers who are unaware of the recalls or by those who received a repair kit to immobilize the drop side from Simplicity when the firm was still in business. This recall involves all Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames, which include but are not limited to the following models:
Aspen 4-in-1 8755
Chelsea Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System 8324
Graco 4-in-1 Ultra Sleep System 4600
Graco Aspen 3-in-1 8740
Simplicity Crib and Changer Combo 8994
Simplicity Ellis Deluxe 4-in-1 Convertible Sleep System 8676
Simplicity Nursery-in-a-Box Convertible Crib 8910
Another recall involves Graco®-branded drop side cribs made by LaJobi
Units: About 217,000
Manufacturer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The drop side hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to
detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created
between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can
become wedged or entrapped, posing a risk of suffocation and strangulation. In
addition, children can fall from the cribs when the drop side detaches or fails
to lock.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 99 reports of drop
side incidents, including hardware breakage and drop side detachment. There were
two incidents in which children became entrapped in the gap created by the
detached drop side. Both children were freed by their caregivers. There were six
reports of children falling due to drop side failure, including one report of a
mild concussion.
Description: This recall involves LaJobi-manufactured Graco® wood cribs. The
full size cribs were sold in cherry, espresso, natural and white finishes. The
production date, item number, purchase order number and finish name is printed
on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard. "LaJobi" and the crib model
name are printed on a product sticker located on the stabilizer bar or bottom
rail of the crib. Affected models are listed below.
Ashleigh Drop Side
3280142
3280154
3280181
Hampton Drop Side
3080136
Jason Convertible Drop Side
3290235
3290254
3290281
Kendal Drop Side
3570170
3570181
Lauren Drop Side
3250235
3250242
3250247
3250254
3250281
3250282
3150281
3150282
Rachel Convertible Drop Side
3300236
3300281
Sarah Drop Side
3000135
3000136
3000142
3000147
3000154
3000181
Shannon Drop Side
3010136
3010154
3010181
Tifton Drop Side
3090136
3270136
Sold at: Children's product stores and other retailers nationwide from February 2007 to March 2010 for between $140 and $200.
Manufactured in China and Vietnam.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact LaJobi to receive a free hardware retrofit kit that will immobilize the drop side. CPSC urges parents and caregivers to find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (888) 842-2215 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LaJobi.com.
