CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
CPSC recall 05164 · announced May 3, 2005 · Simplicity · 575 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Simplicity Inc. has received four reports of consumers who noticed paint peeling off their crib. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Department stores, children's product stores and Target.com, from June 2004 through April 2005, for about $200.
Consumer contact: Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.