Simplicity cribs, Aspen cribs, Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea, Pooh 4 in 1, Graco cribs, Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney, and Trio Baby Cribs Are Recalled
The manufacturer of Simplicity baby cribs has finally recalled thousands of simplicity cribs after the first complaint to the manufacturer in 2003 fell upon deaf ears. Since 2003, simplicity baby cribs have been the cause of three infant deaths. Then, the Chicago Tribune recently covered another death, prompting the recall.
The product recall was based upon a design flaw that allows the crib rail to disengage, causing a space where an infant could get trapped. In fact, a number of small children have been reported as having been trapped in this way.
What is troublesome about this recall is that it took way too long for the manufacturer to take action. Many infants died as a result of this design flaw and the manufacturer knew about the problem, yet did nothing about it. Apparently, Simplicity cribs blamed the deaths on improper installation by the consumer.
Simplicity is making new kits available to those that have purchased defective models. It is estimated that there are more than one million Simplicity cribs affected by this recall. The affected cribs are the following models: Simplicity, Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. In addition, Simplicity cribs using Graco logo are: Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and Trio.
If you have a Simplicity crib or a Graco crib, you should immediately stop using it. If you have a child affected by this crib, please call us or visit our website at http://stllawhelp.com for an immediate, free consultation with an experienced Missouri and Illinois product liability lawyer. Even if you reside in a different state, we can still help you.
