Simplicity Inc. Recall of Graco Branded Aspen Cribs for Suffocation Risk

Aspen 3 in 1 Cribs, sold under the Graco Trademark

Date of Recall
2005-12-21

CPSC Release Number
06-058

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 784-1982

Units
About 104,000

Manufacturer
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa.

Sold By
Department stores, and children's product stores from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $130.

Problem/Hazard
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.

Injuries/Incidents
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.

Description
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.

Remedy
Consumers should call Simplicity Inc. to receive a retrofit kit.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Simplicity Inc. at (800) 784-1982 anytime or visit the Web site at www.simplicityforchildren.com

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