Baby and kids' product recalls
6680 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.
- 2011-09-29CPSCBattat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Musical Wooden Table Toys Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard
Small pegs on the xylophone toy can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-09-28CPSCFuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCSmart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla.Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCFuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- 2011-09-28CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-09-13CPSCWeehoo Inc., of Golden, Colo.Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
The receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat.
- 2011-09-08CPSCPottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Dolls Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due To Strangulation Hazard
The hair on the Chloe and Sophie dolls may contain loops that are large enough to fit around a child's head and neck, and the headband on the Audrey doll, if loosened, can form a loop that fits around a child's head and neck. These loops can pose a strangulation hazard.
- 2011-08-30CPSCPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-08-17CPSCphil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards
Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
- 2011-08-16CPSCRadio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2011-07-28CPSCphil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo.Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
- 2011-07-28CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
- 2011-07-27CPSCKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
The hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2011-07-27CPSCPrime-Line Products Company Inc., of Redlands, Calif.Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard
Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-07-27CPSCPrime-Line, of Redlands, Calif.Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access
The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items.
- 2011-07-20CPSCTarget Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire.
- 2011-07-07CPSCEdushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-06-30CPSCGeneral Nutrition Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pa.Women's Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements (Recall Alert)
The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death.
- 2011-06-30CPSCThe Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
- 2011-06-30CPSCSage Creek Organics, of Tarzana, Calif.Children's Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
- 2011-06-30CPSCInternational Vitamin Corporation (IVC), of Freehold, N.J.International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplement tablets at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.
- 2011-06-30CPSCWm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
- 2011-06-29CPSCAdventure Playsets, of Pittsburg, KSSwing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall Hazard
The wood in the posts of the fort sections on the swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard.
- 2011-06-24NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — Label/Incorrect Installation Diagram
If the child seat is not installed properly, the child may be injured in the event of a crash.
- 2011-06-23CPSCGAMMA Sports, of Pittsburgh, Pa.GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2011-06-23CPSCAltaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Aquebogue, N.YRugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
This over the counter medicine contains acetaminophen which calls for child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Although the original bottle has child-resistant packaging, a separate dropper unit provided for dispensing the drug to children does not. When in use, a child can access the medicine, posing serious health problems or death if more than the recommended dosage is consumed.
- 2011-06-23CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2011-06-23CPSCBritax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
- 2011-06-16CPSCBig Lots, of Columbus, OhioChild's Entrapment Death Prompts Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position. Also, the space between the last rung on the bunk bed's ladder and the futon mattress is too small, which can allow a child's body to pass through, but not the head, posing a head and neck entrapment hazard.
- 2011-06-15CPSCSporting King Co. Ltd., of TaiwanaDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall Hazard
A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard.
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