Simplicity Cribs - Simplicity Crib Recall

This same thing happened to my 19 month old baby. Thankfully she ended up being okay but this recall is real and it really can happen to you.

I returned my 2.5 year old nursery in a box to Walmart today without a receipt and they gave me $209.95 cash.

I have one of the recalled cribs, but it was from a store that is no longer in business, and i do not have a reciept because it was a gift. Any suggestions

I was wondering if anyone had any information as to whether they would be safe once they are converted into the toddler bed? I know the toddler bed does not use the drop side mechanism from the crib but was unsure as to if there may be any reason other than the drop side mechanism that would cause it to be unsafe for use as a toddler bed. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Jessica

“I was wondering if anyone had any information as to whether they would be safe once they are converted into the toddler bed?”

I haven’t seen anything official about that issue. You might call the CPSC to ask about it: “CPSC Toll-free Consumer Hotline: 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270). Call to obtain product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products. Hotline staff may be reached from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET. Messages may be left anytime after these hours. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

I have one of the recalled cribs, and had bought it the Fall of 2006. I did not keep the receipt, but it wouldn’t have mattered anyways. I just called the WalMart where I bought it from and they said they can’t do anything for me since it has been longer than 90 days since I purchased it. I think that’s a bunch of BS. Granted my son is using it as the toddler bed now, but it won’t do me much good when I have another baby. If it’s recalled, a store should at least give you credit for the purchase to get something SAFE.

I called walmart and I have no reciept and they said bring it in and I will get refund for what I paid for it. So to the person who said walmart wont do anything that is wrong. Walmart is voluntarily excepting all Simplicity dropside cribs back.

We also had a recalled crib, which was over three years old. We took it back to Walmart and they gave us the full price (including the tax) back in cash. (Battle Creek, MI)

I have a crib that got recalled but i dont have the box or receipt.
Do i just dismantel it and then take it back like that? hehe

“I have a crib that got recalled but i dont have the box or receipt.
Do i just dismantel it and then take it back like that? hehe”

I got my crib as a gift from out of state friends and had no problem returning it to the nearest Target store. Any store that sold that the model crib you’d like to return that is listed in the recall is supposed to give you a refund and since they are destroying the cribs it doesn’t matter if you return it in a box, cart, with receipt, or without receipt; they are stil obligated to give you a refund. Hope this helps.

I’m pretty sure I have a recalled crib. I can’t find the model # anywhere on the crib. It is exactly like ones pictured on the news. Anyone know exactly where it would be located?

I purchased my crib as a nursery in a box, I tried to bring the crib back today and was told that I have to take ALL of it back! Yes, I have to take apart his whole nursery and bring it to walmart! Has anyone else had this problem?! I REALLY don’t want to get rid of the dresser and changing table, there’s no other deal like that!

My local Walmart said they received an email from corporate that all they need back is the crib, not the changing table nor the dresser. We returned two cribs minus dressers and changing tables and had the full amount refunded onto a gift card. So to anyone returning them to Walmart, INSIST that they check for the email I mentioned. I have been looking at my local classifieds and have already called 3 people this week that are trying to sell these cribs used, and have informed them of the recall. Two of them still planned on selling their cribs regardless. Scary!! So, if you are going to purchase used, all the more reason to either know your recalls 100%, or buy from a reputable 2nd hand store!

I returned mine on Monday and was told by Burlington Coast Factory that they could only give me store credit, which would be fine if they had what I needed! My crib had the changing table attached and drawers. They didnt have any with a attached changing table to match the dresser I have. So if i got a crib as a replacement I would have to buy a a changing table with my own money..not cheap! I am out a changing table and drawer space because of this recall. So I asked if I could just get the money and try to find something that matched somewhere else and they said NO because I don’t have my receipt! Who keeps a receipt that long! I still don’t have a crib for my son! This recall wasn’t my fault. Don’t return it to Burlington try the Mfg.

Also wanted to note that the newest recall hasn’t even been posted on the Simplicity website. A co-woker found it on MSNBC.

It wasn’t posted on Simplicity’s website because they’re not in business anymore. Now, we got one from a family member. They don’t remember where they bought it. There’s nothing that we can do, is there??? Simplicity is rediculous, and they really shouldn’t still be in business, and companies really shouldn’t be selling there stuff, as so much of it is unsafe, and they refuse to take responsibility for any of it.

Target will take the cribs back without a receipt.

Wal-Mart and I do believe Kmart will also. Well that explains a lot I tried to call Simplicity and send an email and neither worked. Your right they shouldn’t be in business. There are way too many recalls coming from them. I got mine from Burlington and it has been a nightmare!! I will never purchase another thing from them!

I returned my grandson’s •Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1 to Wal-Mart today with no receipt and they immediately refunded $136.77 cash, no questions asked and not even a form to fill out. I am thankful nothing tragic happened to my grandson.

I bought mine from Shopko, but didn’t have a receipt and I called them and they had no idea what they were doing so I just took it back to Target even though I didn’t buy it from there. I got $209 back in in-store credit, which is 10 dollars more than I actually paid for it. So glad they were recalled because not only were they not safe, they were junk too!

I received this crib as a gift from my mom in May 2007. We got a phone call that the crib was recalled from target (she purchased it using her target visa card). I was able to return if for a refund or gift card. Since it is a recall the store is obligated to give you a refund even though it is beyond the 90 day. I would complain to the cpcs if you are having issues returning it to the walmart store.I had no problem at Target. I am very thankful that nothing happened to my son. I was able to purchase another crib a Graco this time for less money!!! unfortunately it is espresso and doesn’t match the rest of his furniture, but my sons safety outways matching furniture.

I returned my to Target with no problem. No receipt and I got 149.99 plus tax back. I was able to get another crib for 136.99 plus tax. It doesn’t match the rest of my sons furniture but his safety is more important. It was purchased in may 2007.

Hi, I returned my Simplicity “Nursery in a Box” set to Walmart this morning with no receipt. I got $209 plus tax in cash refund. I told them I had read we didn’t need to bring back the changing table and dresser, but their email was cut off on the side and it wasn’t printed clearly, so they said they didn’t know. After waiting 45 minutes for an answer they said no, so I headed home, just happy to have had a cash refund. Oh, and my crib didn’t have a label on it either, but it did have one on the underside of the changing table which matched the recall notice.

Hope that helps!

It really depends on the WM you go to, the WM that is near me, says they will nto do anything about.

I found my 8 month old son lodged in between the mattress and the railing the other night crying because he was stuck! Luckily he did not sufficate and I got him out quickly! I did a search and sure enough my nursery in a box simplicity crib is under a massive recall. I called my local walmart who said only online purchases were under recall, but after I proved to them my model was on the list (even after buying it in the store well over a year ago)they took it back for a full cash refund. I even got to keep my changing table and dresser! No receipt or a box either. Just fyi. I have been posting ads on craigslist and local sites to warn people not to buy this crib used or sell it, but instead take it back to a local walmart!

I went to return the recalled crib to target today, they refunded me only $169.00. It was a 4 in 1 , with changing table and drawer. I think i paid more than $280 for that. They told me that, its current market value is what they will pay us!!!! . Is that true? Shouldn’t we be getting full paid refund?

I received an earlier recall notice on this crib, but it included a FIX KIT to replace the drop side plastic parts with metal parts. This kit was supposed to fix the problem, and eliminates the drop side feature of the crib so that it cannot slide up and down (permanently locked in place). Does anyone know if this is still considered a good FIX for this problem or is getting rid of the crib the only course of action?

Thanks,
Quinn

I got my crib back in 2005 and of course did not get my receipt, i tried to return it the other day to shopko in green bay and not having any proof of what i payed for it was only going to refund me $34. not that is a bunch of bs i payed $280 for mine and now am out of a crib for my 11 wk. old son.theses cribs are recalled we should get back what we payed for them with or without a receipt. any suggestions?

I own a SMALL baby shop and we sold Simplicity for about a year. The cribs I sold are effected by this recall. Normally when an item is recalled the Manfacturer will reimburse the customer or retailer. (Or offer a repair kit) In this case the manufacturer is out of business. If i bought a crib from simplicity for $140+shipping, and i sell it for $199.99 I made about $45.00 on it… please tell me how i am supposed to give the customer $199.99 back? (If i do, that means that the crib ended up COSTING my business $168 because i paid simplicity $140 + freight $28) Now multiply that times 300 cribs (Some costing $299.99). With the economy the way it is, i have been subsidizing my shop with my personal checking account. I commend walmart for eating the costs, but I dont have the $$$ that walmart does, I cannot afford to pay this kind of money out. I contacted the CPSC and they said that we do not legally have to reimburse the customer. (The recall does not specifically say that, so i have people telling me “You have to give my money back”) You cant give what you dont have. We have been in business 2 years and have NEVER had any complaints for ANY reasons. (As a service to our customers, we even stopped selling Simplicity after the first recall because we didnt want to associate our name with theirs) Now THIS is ruining our reputation and our ability to stay in business.

Just wanted to give you guys a perspective from a retailer….

My little boy got stuck in between the bars. Thank gosh I don’t have to worry about keeping the crib cause i am due for another baby and she was going to use it so now i know not to buy simplicity

I went to Walmart yesterday to inquire about returning my crib (it was in the nursery in a box) and I was told that I would have to return all the furniture- changing table, pad, and dresser. I told them that that should not be necessary and to check their e-mail because the retailers should have received a notice regarding this matter from the CPS. The gal behind the counter told me that their policy was per Amanda the manager if the infant department. What a joke.

Walmart will refund you full price. And even if you got the repair kit if its a plastic peice its a part of the recall! So take it back!

Just let 6) know regular RETURN agreements do not apply to RECALL problems. What you encountered was a store that was more worried about the money they were losing than helping you out. I called 2 different stores that gave me the run around and finally resorted to corporate office. They checked the model number told me to immediatly stop using the the crib take it down and return to the store for a full refund. The man even told me that i did not have to have all the extras. In the end they throw the cribs away and they do not get the money back for them. This is just a service that wal-mart offers. So be patient and you will eventually get ahold of someone that cares more about you than the mighty buck. Corporate office# 800-925-6278

I called my local Wal-Mart (in Ohio) where I purchased my simplicity crib from (in July of 07) and they will give you in store credit for the purchase price until 10/31/09. (I also do not have the receipt or the box). The customer service lady said that after 10/31/09, they will no longer be issuing credits for the cribs.

Was that just in Ohio no granting anymore refunds after Oct. 09 or everywhere….? because i just found out and was getting ready to use it for my second child but realized that that drop side broke. I was then looking for replacement part and realized that it was my model too.