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
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.

Picture of Recalled Crib