CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
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
Photos from the recall notice

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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December 21, 2005 · Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa · Baby and nurseryThe recalled cribs are made of wood and have a wooden mattress support. Only cribs with wooden mattress supports and with model number 8740KCW SC and serial number 2803…
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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.