May 3, 2005
Simplicity is recalling about 575 White Lancaster Cribs. The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The cribs were sold at department stores, childrens product stores and Target.com from June 2004 through April 2006 for about $200.
Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Simplicity Inc. at (800) 858-8323 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Web site at www.simplcityforchildren.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
