On April 29, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of two crib models: Simplicity Cribs and Graco®-Branded Drop Side Cribs due to serious risks of suffocation and strangulation.
Simplicity Crib Recall
The CPSC has announced a major crib recall of all Simplicity full size cribs with tubular metal mattress support frames. This crib recall covers both fixed side and drop side cribs. These Simplicity Cribs have been pulled off the shelves because they present a serious risk of injury and even death caused by collapsing of the mattress support, leading to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and the risk of falling.
This crib recall involves ALL Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames regardless of model number. Other recalled cribs include:
- Aspen 4-in 1 (Model 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)
Simplicity crib injuries and death
According to the CPSC, one Massachusetts infant has died due to this Simplicity crib defect. This one-year-old became trapped between the mattress of the crib and the crib frame and suffocated. An additional 13 children has been injured due to this crib defect.
What to Do
Parents and caregivers are asked to stop using these defective Simplicity cribs immediately and to find another safe sleeping environment for their child. No attempts should be made to fix this product. If you know of anyone using these cribs that is unaware of this recall, let them know so they can stop using this dangerous product. Consumers are advised to contact the store where the crib was purchased—such as Walmart, Target, and Babies R Us—to receive a refund, store credit, or crib replacement.
If your child has suffered injury due to this crib defect, you may also wish to contact an attorney who can evaluate your case.
Graco® Drop Side Crib Recall
LaJobi, the New Jersey manufacturer of Graco Drop Side Cribs, is issuing a major recall of their products due to serious risks of entrapment and suffocation. This voluntary crib recall, issued in cooperation with the US CPSC, involved approximately 217,000 Graco cribs sold in the United States.
Graco Crib Defect: The drop side hardware on these cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to separate from the crib. When the drop side separates it creates a dangerous gap between the drop side and the mattress through which an infant can become trapped or fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Nearly 100 reports of drop side incidents, including hardware breakage and drop side detachment, have been reported. Fortunately, no child has been killed by these defective cribs, but at least six children have fallen through the cribs, with one suffering a concussion.
Affected Products: The crib recall includes full-sized LaJobi-manufactured Graco® wood cribs sold in cherry, espresso, natural and white finishes. These are the defective Graco cribs by name and model.
| Name | Model Numbers |
| 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 |
What to do
If you or someone you know is currently using one of these cribs, you should stop using it immediately and contact the maker to request a hardware kit intended to fix this problem. If your child has been hurt by this crib defect, you are urged to report it to the CPSC and to consider contacting the attorneys at lopez McHugh who can evaluate your case.