Baby and kids' product recalls
6675 federal recalls on file. Every federal recall touching baby and kids' products — toys, formula, baby food, cribs, strollers, child seats. Sourced from CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA, translated into plain English.
- 2014-02-06CPSCBebe Love USA, of Pico Rivera, Calif.BebeLove Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
The walkers failed to meet federal safety standards. Specifically, style number 358 can fit through a standard doorway and is not designed to stop at the edge of a step as required by the federal safety standard. In addition, style number 368 contains leg openings that allow the child to slip down until the child's head can become entrapped at the neck. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
- 2014-02-05FDA-DeviceStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Class IITeflon Tube, sterile T2 Humerus System Stryker Trauma GmbH Prof Kuntscher Str 1-5 24232 Sconkidrchen, Germany distributed in the USA by: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA 510 K042396 Used in several T2 systems intended to support the exchange of the Ball Tip Guide Wires for Smooth Tip Guide Wires: T2 Tibial Nailing Systems, T2 Femoral Nailing Systems, T2 Ankle Nailing Systems, and T2 Humerus Nailing Systems
Stryker became aware during laboratory testing that there is a potential that the seal integrity of the outer pouch (sterile barrier) may be compromised for certain lots of the product Teflon Tube, sterile.
- 2014-02-05FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) IncClass IIBrilliance iCT, Brilliance 64 and Brilliance Big Bore The Brilliance iCT, Brilliance 64 and Brilliance Big Bore are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.
The DoseRight feature suggest a mAs based on the measured patient size, a reference size and a reference mAs. When scanning large children, the suggested mAs may be higher than clinicians would expect.
- 2014-02-05FDA-FoodHealth Wright Products IncClass IIEnzyme Formula, dietary supplement, 100 capsules or 250 capsules per bottles, sold unlabeled to Rich Distributing.
Dietary supplement products are recalled because they were made from ingredient that was contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
- 2014-02-04CPSCRunway Fashions Inc., of New York, N.Y.Runway Global Recalls Girls’ Sugarfly Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2014-02-04CPSCLion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2014-02-04USDAClass IStop eating Healthy Choice chicken soup bowls
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
- 2014-01-30CPSCBritax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.Strollers Recalled by Britax Due to Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard
The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
- 2014-01-30CPSCFred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I., a division of Lifetime Brands, Inc., of Garden City, N.Y.Fred & Friends Recalls Infant Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The beard on the Artiste and the knob on the Volume pacifiers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the ventilation holes on the Volume and Panic pacifier guards are too small.
- 2014-01-30USDAClass IDon't eat Walker's chicken salad products
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
- 2014-01-29FDA-DeviceSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.Class IIDimension Vista Cyclosporine Flex reagent cartridge an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cyclosporine A (CSA) in human whole blood on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements are used as an aid in the management of heart, liver, and kidney transplant patients.
Complaints were received regarding variability in recovery of QC and patient results with certain lots of the Dimension Vista CSA Flex reagent cartridges.
- 2014-01-29FDA-DeviceRanir CorporationClass IIUP & UP kids' power toothbrush
Ranir, LLC is recalling all lots of UP & UP brand Kid's Power Toothbrush and TopCare brand Clifford Kids Power Toothbrush because the tufted disk may become detached from the power brush handle. If the tuft retention disk detaches from the handle, it is a potential choking hazard for children three years old and younger.
- 2014-01-29FDA-DeviceRanir CorporationClass IITopCare Clifford THE BIG RED DOG power toothbrush for kids!
Ranir, LLC is recalling all lots of Up & Up brand Kid's Power Toothbrush and TopCare brand Clifford Kids Power Toothbrush because the tufted disk may become detached from the power brush handle. If the tuft retention disk detaches from the handle, it is a potential choking hazard for children three years old and younger.
- 2014-01-29FDA-DeviceElekta, Inc.Class IIXiO RTP System The XiO RTP System is used to create treatment plans for any cancer patient for whom external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy has been prescribed. The system will calculate and display, both on-screen and in hard-copy, either two or three-dimensional radiation dose distributions within a patient for a given treatment plan set-up.
When the number of fractions is changed for a proton spot beam, the MU are recomputed and rounded if necessary, but the dose is not recalculated as it should be even after saving and re-opening the plan.
- 2014-01-29FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IITheraflu Severe Cold & Cough powder packets containing Daytime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Berry Infused with Menthol & Green Tea flavors and Nighttime formula (acetaminophen 650 mg, diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg, and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg), Honey Lemon Infused with Chamomile & White Tea flavors; packaged in a) 24-count packets per carton containing 6-count Daytime and 18-count Nighttime packets (UP
Presence of Foreign Substance: The products are being recalled because they may contain foreign substances.
- 2014-01-27USDAClass IIUna Firma En Arkansas Retira Del Mercado Productos De Pollo Congelado Debido A Alérgenos No Identificados
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
- 2014-01-23CPSCJohnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fire Hazard
Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- 2014-01-22FDA-FoodUSPlabs, LLCClass IUSPlabs OxyELITE Pro Ultra-Intense Thermo Advanced Formula DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Manufactured for USPlabs, LLC (Dallas, TX 75220), sold in the following sizes: 3 count; 90 count; and 180 count.
USPlabs, LLC received a 423(a), Notification of Opportunity to Initiate a Voluntary Recall, letter from FDA and is recalling products containing Aegeline and associated with serious adverse health events, namely serious liver damage or acute liver failure.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaximum Strength Comtrex ,Severe Cold & Sinus Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Novartis, distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2081-24
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaximum Strength Comtrex , Day/Night Flu Therapy , Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 12 coated caplets daytime formula and 12 coated caplets nighttime formula. Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. 07054-0622, NDC 0067-2084-24.
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaximum Strength Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg ,Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBR 10mg,Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 24 coated caplets nighttime formula *includes antihistamine, Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 075054-0622, NDC 0067-2081-24.
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
- 2014-01-22FDA-DrugNovartis Consumer HealthClass IIIMaximum Strength Comtrex Day/Night Cold & Cough, Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Dextromethorphan HBR 10mg, Phenylephrine HCL 5mg, packaged in 16 coated caplets daytime formula and 16 coated caplets nighttime formula *includes antihistamine Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 075054-0622, NDC 0067-2082-32.
Failed Impurities/Degradation:Specifications:Unknown degradant found during stability testing.
- 2014-01-22CPSCPlaytex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.
- 2014-01-22CPSCMidwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard
The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2014-01-19USDAClass IICheck your Velveeta mac and cheese for soy allergen
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
- 2014-01-17USDAClass IICheck your freezer for recalled beef and pork products
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens
- 2014-01-16CPSCRSI Home Products, of Anaheim, Calif.RSI Recalls Bathroom Medicine Cabinets Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot
The mirror or its back panel can separate and fall out, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- 2014-01-15FDA-DeviceFresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Class IIFresenius 2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: Models: 2008H, 2008K, 2008K2, 2008k@Home, 2008T The 2008H Hemodialysis machine is indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy. Hemodialysis is indicated for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, when conservative therapy is judged to be inadequate. The dialysate delivery machine is used for hemodialysis in hospital, dialysis centers, and at home. The 2008K, 20081(2 and 2008T hemodialysis machines are designed to perform hemodialysis i
2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines complaints of saline bags inappropriately filling during recirculation and setup
- 2014-01-15FDA-FoodPerrigo of SCClass IIEstroPlus Maximum Strength Menopause Support Dietary Supplement in 28 count and 56 count blister strips under the following labels - CareOne Maximum Strength Multi Symptom Menopause Formula, 28 Caplets/Dietary Supplement; Meijer Maximum Strength Estroplus, Dietary Supplement, 28 Caplets; TopCare Maximum Strength Estroplus Dietary Supplement, 28 Caplets; Sunmark Estroplus Extra Strength, Dietary Supplement, 56 Caplets; Health Mart Pharmacy Extra Strength Estroplus, 56 Caplets Dietary Supplement;
Potential presence of Chloramphenicol contamination
- 2014-01-15CPSCUnder Armour, Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Under Armour Recalls Infant Sports Jersey Kits Due To Laceration and Choking Hazards (Recall Alert)
The shoulder snaps on the jersey can detach, posing laceration and choking hazards.
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