CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs

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

Recall #: 05164
Affected scope: About 575

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) recalled The recalled cribs are made of wood and painted white. Model numbers 8554W-PT and 8554WW ….

CPSC, Simplicity Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs was recalled by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) in May 3, 2005. Reason: 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.. Verify recall #05164 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations) issued this CPSC recall-The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: May 3, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05164 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05164
Date reported	May 3, 2005
Date initiated	May 3, 2005
Recalling firm	Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations)
Affected scope	About 575
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firm appears to no longer conduct day to day operations). Units affected: About 575.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05164.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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