CPSC2010-12-23
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart appliqué to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.
Sold at
www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped appliqué. Her mother was able to dislodge the appliqué from her throat. No medical attention was required.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Baby leg warmers and socks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/BabyLegs-Recalls-Baby-Socks-and-Leg-Warmers-with-Heart-Applique-Due-to-Choking-Hazard1Don't want to check this manually?
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