Recall: Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued May 3, 2005, Revised April 7, 2009 Release #05-164 |
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Note: The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations.
CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announces Recall of Cribs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: White Lancaster Cribs
Units: About 575
Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations.)
Hazard: The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Department stores, Children's product stores and Target.com from June 2004 through April 2005 for about $200.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.
