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CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

U.S. CPSCChokingSold on TargetMay 3, 2005
Recalled Crib
Recalled Crib

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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 on

Department stores, children's product stores and Target.com, from June 2004 through April 2005, for about $200.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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