White Lancaster Cribs
CPSC Recall #05-164 — May 2, 2005
Product
White Lancaster Cribs
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.
Units Affected
About 575
Sold At
Department stores, Children's product stores and Target.com from June 2004 through April 2005 for about $200.
Manufacturer
Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations.)
Manufactured In
Indonesia