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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1)Simplicity Recalls Cribs Due to Fall, Entrapment and Choking Hazards 2)First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard June 6, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 784-1982 Simplicity Recalls Cribs Due to Fall, Entrapment and Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Nursery-in-a-Box Cribs Units: About 40,000 Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. Hazard: The assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct consumers how to attach the crib's drop side. If improperly installed, the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment hazards for the child. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the drop side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of an incident in which the crib's drop side, which was installed upside down, fell from its upright position and the metal locking pins became dislodged. Simplicity received a report of wrong instructions being packaged with the crib. Description: The recalled cribs are part of the Nursery-in-a-Box furniture set which also includes a changing table and clothing organizer. The cribs are cherry, white or natural in color. Only model numbers 8910 and 8050 with serial numbers 3005 HY through 0806 HY are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on an envelope permanently attached to the mattress support. "Simplicity," Sold at: Department stores and children's product stores from August Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the crib to make sure the drop side is securely fastened and correctly installed. Contact Simplicity to receive correct assembly instructions, or consumers can download the assembly instructions at the firm's Web site, www.simplicityforchildren.com. Consumers can view a video on the firm's Web site showing the proper assembly of the drop side. If the drop side is not properly installed, consumers should stop using the crib until it is assembled correctly. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Simplicity at June 7, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 428-5017 First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children's Party Hats Units: About 43,100 Distributor: Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind. Hazard: Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: The paper party hats involved in this recall measure 6.5-inches high by 4.5-inches wide and are cone shaped. The blue paper hats have "1st" printed on the front and blue foil fringe glued to the bottom. Sold at: Party and discount department stores nationwide from February Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ceg4party.com
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