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.
- 2010-12-02CPSCLearning Curve Brands Inc. d/b/a The First Years, of Oak Brook, Ill.The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children
The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.
- 2010-12-01CPSCLowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children
Roman Shades: 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. Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
- 2010-11-22CPSCBassett Furniture Industries, Inc., of Bassett, Va.Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.
- 2010-11-19CPSCVOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif.Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard
The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
- 2010-11-10CPSCHanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications, The Company Store, and Company Kids) of Weehawken, N.J.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Roman Shades: 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. Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's continuous loop bead chain or continuous loop pull cord is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
- 2010-11-10CPSCRocking Horse Depot, of Buckeye, Ariz.Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2010-11-10CPSCBig Ideas Marketing, of Owings Mills, Md.Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2010-11-04CPSCBritax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.
- 2010-10-29CPSCJintan Haotefu Garments Co., Ltd.Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard
Metal snaps can detach from garment causing a choking hazard.
- 2010-10-28CPSCGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2010-10-28NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — CHEST CLIP FRACTURES
THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BROKEN CHEST CLIP COULD CREATE A RISK OF A SKIN LACERATION AND THE FRACTURED COMPONENTS OF THE CHEST CLIP MAY PRESENT A SMALL PARTS/CHOKING HAZARD.
- 2010-10-27CPSCMeijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-10-22CPSCVictory Land Group Inc., of Bartlett, Ill.Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.
- 2010-10-22CPSCAngel Line, of Pennsville, N.J.Angel Line Recalls to Repair Longwood Forest Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to age-related wear and tear.
- 2010-10-22CPSCEthan Allen, of Danbury, Conn.Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
- 2010-10-20CPSCGraco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.Graco Recalls Quattro™ and MetroLite™ Strollers Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation
An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. Infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation.
- 2010-10-19CPSCLollytogs Ltd., of New York, N.Y.Infant's Overalls Recalled by Lollytogs Due to Choking Hazard
The overalls have snaps that could come loose and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-10-19CPSCGreenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2010-10-18CPSCMunchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
- 2010-10-13NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — CRACKS NEAR THE CENTRAL HARNESS ADJUSTER
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A CRACK MAY FORM AT THE FRONT OF THE SEAT ADJACENT TO THE HARNESS ADJUSTER CAUSING THE CHILD NOT TO BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- 2010-10-07CPSCGreen Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt.Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades 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.
- 2010-10-07CPSCJardine Enterprises Ltd., of Taipei, TaiwanAlexander Designs Brand Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at JCPenney Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards
The drop-side rail hardware on the cribs can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side rail and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become wedged or entrapped, posing risks of suffocation and strangulation. In addition, children can fall out of the crib when the drop-side rail falls unexpectedly or detaches from the crib. Drop-side rail failures also can occur due to incorrect assembly or with age-related wear and tear. Other models of Jardine drop-side cribs were recalled for repair on June 24, 2010.
- 2010-10-06CPSCValco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Valco Baby Recalls Jogging 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 by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
- 2010-10-06CPSCTike Tech Ltd., of Toronto, OntarioTike Tech Recalls Jogging 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 by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf
- 2010-09-30CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls Due to Choking Hazard
The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-09-30CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close to Me High Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair resulting in injuries or lacerations. The pegs are used for high chair tray storage.
- 2010-09-30CPSCFisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard
The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2010-09-30CPSCFisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.Fisher-Price Recalls Children's Trikes Due to Risk of Serious Injury
A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
- 2010-09-21CPSCD&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2010-09-16CPSCBurlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
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