Simplicity Inc. Recall of Cribs

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2005
Release #05-164

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 858-8323
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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.

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.

Consumer Contact: Call Simplicity Inc. at (800) 858-8323 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Web site at www.simplcityforchildren.com

Picture of Recalled Crib