CPSC2017-10-03
Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard
Playtex Products, LLC, of Shelton, Conn.
Hazard
The clear plastic layer over the graphics can peel or bubble from the surface of the plates and bowls, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates and bowls and take them away from young children. Consumers should contact Playtex for a full refund.
Sold at
Babies"R"Us, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2009 through August 2017 for about $2.50 for a single plate or bowl and $15 for a Mealtime set.
Affected count
About 3.6 million (in addition, about 1.9 million were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Playtex has received 372 reports of the clear plastic layer over the graphics bubbling or peeling. The firm has received 11 reports of pieces of the detached clear plastic found in children's mouths, including four reports of choking on a piece of the clear plastic layer.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Children's Playtex plates and bowls
Consumer contact
Playtex toll-free at 888-220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Playtex-Recalls-Childrens-Plates-and-BowlsDon't want to check this manually?
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