CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
Why was CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs recalled?
The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund. Contact: Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- White Lancaster Cribs
- Company
- Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
- Quantity
- About 575
- Sold at
- Department stores, children's product stores and Target.com, from June 2004 through April 2005, for about $200.
- Recall date
- May 3, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled cribs are made of wood and painted white. Model numbers 8554W-PT and 8554WW are printed inside the headboard and on the envelope attached to the mattress support. The Simplicity name, address, manufacturing date and model number are written on a label found on the inside bottom of the headboard.