Simplicity Inc. Recalls White Lancaster Cribs Due to Choking Hazard
Simplicity Inc. is recalling about 575 White Lancaster Cribs because the white paint can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Simplicity Inc. is recalling approximately 575 White Lancaster Cribs. The recall is due to a hazard where the white paint on the cribs can chip, which poses a choking hazard to young children. 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, children's product stores, and Target.com from June 2004 through April 2005 for about $200. Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported. The manufacturer, Simplicity Inc. of Reading, Pa., appears to no longer conduct day-to-day operations.
Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund. Consumers can also call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
The recalled product
- Product
- White Lancaster Cribs
- Manufacturer
- Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 575
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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