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CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

Recall 05-164 · May 3, 2005 · Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa

What to doConsumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-164 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 3, 2005
Brand
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
White Lancaster Cribs
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 575
Made in
Indonesia
Last updated by CPSC
October 2, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • White Lancaster Cribs · About 575 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department stores, children's product stores and Target.com, from June 2004 through April 2005, for about $200.; Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations).

Injuries or incidents reported

Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall history and context

Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

White Lancaster Cribs (About 575 units). The recalled cribs are made of wood and painted white.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 2, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.