Baby and kids' product recalls
6674 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.
- 2013-02-27FDA-DeviceMaquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, LlcClass IIMaquet ELS Cannula 15 FR. Used for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency in infants.
ELS 15 Fr Cannula could potentially contain an occluded arterial lumen.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceCHENICA INC.Class IIChenica Gunnell Rehab Series of Wheelchairs (GRSW); Mechanical Wheelchair, Sold as Rehab Tough and Tilt (TNT), Rehab Recline and Mobility (RAM), Rehab Kidster (Kidster). Provide mobility to individuals limited to a seating position.
The wheelchairs may not meet the specifications of WC-19 (crash testing), therefore the WC-19 verbiage and corresponding logo are removed from the flyers on the Gunnell Rehab Series of Wheelchairs (GRSW).
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IGiraffe and Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System The T-piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.
Oxygen and air wall inlet fittings on the back panel of the resuscitation systems were reversed during assembly.
- 2013-02-20FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IGE Healthcare - Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System The T-piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscitation of infants.
Oxygen and air wall inlet fittings on the back panel of the resuscitation systems were reversed during assembly.
- 2013-02-13CPSCPurr-Fection by MJC, Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.Purr-Fection Stuffed Animals with Flashlights Recalled by MJC Due to Laceration Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Cabela's
LED flashlight wires can protrude through the stuffed toy, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2013-02-12NHTSA-EquipmentRecaro Child Safety, LLCRecaro Child Safety, LLC — FMVSS 213/Head Excursion
In the event of a crash, the child restraint could fail to protect the child from contacting interior surfaces of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2013-02-07CPSCMutsy BV., of Goirle, NetherlandsMutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
- 2013-02-07CPSCPrizer Painter Stove Works Inc., of Reading, Pa.BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard
Some of the wall ovens have been improperly installed and/or have damaged flexible gas appliance connectors, posing a fire hazard.
- 2013-01-31CPSCNovartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, NJTriaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
- 2013-01-31CPSCSCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
- 2013-01-31CPSCKringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, UtahKringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
- 2013-01-31CPSCFoodState Inc., of Derry, N.H.FoodState Recalls Bottles of MegaFood One Daily Supplements Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
- 2013-01-30CPSCSportspower Ltd., of Hong KongSportspower Expands Trampoline Recall Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
The enclosure netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.
- 2013-01-30CPSCBexco Enterprises Inc., dba Million Dollar Baby of Montebello, Calif.Million Dollar Baby Dressers Recalled by Bexco Due to Tip-Over Hazards; Two Toddler Deaths Reported
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
- 2013-01-30CPSCGemme Juvenile Inc., of Princeville, Quebec, CanadaNatart Chelsea Dressers Recalled By Gemme Juvenile To Reduce Tip-Over Hazard; Death of Toddler Reported
If a young child climbs up open dresser drawers, the dresser can tip over and pose the risk of entrapment.
- 2013-01-22CPSCDalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of ChinaImplus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart
The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.
- 2013-01-16FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems North America Co. PhillipsClass IIPhilips and Laerdal brands of HeartStart HS1 Defibrillator Family Model number M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA. The HS1 Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The HS1 uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential wavef
Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o
- 2013-01-16FDA-DevicePhilips Medical Systems North America Co. PhillipsClass IIPhilips HeartStart FRx 861304 Automated External Defibrillator Manufactured by Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA 98121 USA; and Laerdal branded FRx 861305 The FRx Defibrillator is intended to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Using voice prompts, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and buttons, the user is guided through the response. The FRx uses a SMART biphasic, impedance compensating exponential waveform to deliver a nominal 150 J to adults and no
Philips determined that it is important to clarify information in the Owner's Manual and keep customers informed about the maintenance of their FRx (models 861304 and 861305), OnSite (models M5066A and M5067A), or HeartStart Home (model M5068A) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) shipped between December 2005 and July 2012. Philips had determined there is a need to emphasize the importance o
- 2013-01-15CPSCTarget Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Circo Girls Fleece Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2013-01-15CPSCMakalot Garments Co. Ltd., of TaiwanTarget Recalls Children's Two-Piece Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The children's cotton or cotton/fleece pajamas sets fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements. This poses a burn hazard to children.
- 2013-01-15CPSCBugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsBugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
A button on the stroller's carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.
- 2013-01-08CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock 'N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the product. The CPSC advises that mold has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. Although mold is not present at the time of purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product.
- 2013-01-02FDA-DeviceGE Healthcare, LLCClass IGE Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System labeled ***T-Piece Neonatal Patient Circuit Kit Disposable with Size 1 Mask***M1091335 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit, QTY: 10, M1091316 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask Size O; M1091365 QTY: 10 T-Piece Disposable Circuit Kit with Mask, Size 1, Lot 1981713 *** Ohmeda Medical, A Division of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. A General Electric Company Laurel, MD 20723 USA MADE IN USA*** Provides the basic equipment required for pulmonary resuscit
Disposable T-Piece circuits used with resuscitation systems are unable to achieve maximum Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) during the pre-use check out procedure.
- 2012-12-27CPSCZhangjiagang Xingyu Print, of Zhangjiagang, ChinaMeijer Recalls Falls Creek Kids Denim Jeans Due to Choking Hazard
The snap on the front of the infant and toddler denim jeans may come loose and separate from the fabric, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-12-27CPSCBaby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, Pa.Four Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Voluntarily Recall Nap Nanny Recliners Due to Five Infant Deaths
CPSC is warning parents and caregivers that these baby recliners contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury and death to infants.
- 2012-12-26FDA-DeviceDel Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.Class IIBleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation and 700/900 Series Ventilators are anesthesia gas machine. In most cases, the customer ordered both a BleaseFocus anesthesia workstation and a 700/900 ventilator. In some cases, the customer may order a 700/900 stand-alone ventilator would could be used with a BleaseFocus anesthesia workstation at a later date.
The BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation and 700/900 Series Ventilators were shipped with manuals that describe a secondary O2 Supply Failure alarm which has not been incorporated into the system. The manuals were prematurely updated for a feature that is not yet available.
- 2012-12-26FDA-DeviceBunnell, Inc.Class IPatient Circuit used with the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. The Patient Circuit is a required disposable component of the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. Model #(s): Individual Patient Circuit - catalog # 902 Patient Circuit Kit - catalog # 937: contains 2 circuits and 2 x 2.5 & 2 x 3.5 LifePort Adapters. Labeling states manufactured by: Bunnell Incorporated 436 Lawndale Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. Used for ventilating critically ill infants with pulmonary interstiti
Customer complaints received indicate the heater wire insulation can melt, causing a short which creates sparking and smoke, in the circuit close to the humidifier cartridge. Bunnell is recalling all lots of circuits distributed between March 12, 2012 and November 30, 2012.
- 2012-12-20CPSCSassy, Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2012-12-19FDA-DeviceQuasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLCClass IIQuasar Power Pack contains a Baby Quasar and a Baby Blue. The Baby Quasar is an infrared LED lamp. The Baby Blue uses blue LED light to be used in combination with the Baby Quasar to treat acne. The Quasar Power Pack is labeled in part: "***BABY QUASAR & BABY BLUE***QUASAR POWERPACK***FOR YOUTHFUL, RADIANT, CLEAR SKIN***SKIN REJUVENATING SYSTEM WITH SEQUEPULSE PLUS ADVANCED ACNE CLARIFYING SYSTEM***Manufactured by: Quasar Biotech, Inc., BPP101 LAB-003-E, ***Made in the USA with highest quality
Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.
- 2012-12-19FDA-DeviceQuasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLCClass IIQuasar MD is an infrared LED lamp that is labeled in part: "***QUASAR MD***Bringing the Spa Home***Radiant and Youthful Skin***QUASAR MD INCLUDES***QUASAR MD***USER MANUAL***12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY***1 OZ PURE SILK SERUM***Made in the USA.***Five year warranty***" The product emits energy in the near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor
Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.
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