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.
- 2009-08-27CPSCQuiksilver, Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Quiksilver Recalls Girls' Hoodies with Waist Drawstrings Due to Entrapment Hazard
The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVirginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
- 2009-08-26CPSCVictoria Classics of Edison, N.J.Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
- 2009-08-26CPSCPottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
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.
- 2009-08-26CPSCIKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-08-26CPSCLewis Hyman Inc., of Carson, Calif.Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
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. 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.
- 2009-08-20CPSCSterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New YorkCloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- 2009-08-19CPSCBurley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.Burley Design Recalls Child Trailers Due to Risk of Injury
The axle assembly's internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.
- 2009-08-13CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Recalls Children's Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-08-06CPSCTarget, of Minneapolis, Minn.Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured.
- 2009-08-06CPSCDorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
- 2009-08-04CPSCKaplan Early Learning Company, of Lewisville, N.C.Baby Hammocks Recalled by Kaplan Early Learning Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
- 2009-08-04CPSCNova Natural Toys & Crafts LLC, of Williston, Vt.Baby Hammocks Recalled by Nova Natural Toys & Crafts Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
- 2009-07-30CPSCLittle Tikes, of Hudson, OhioLittle Tikes Recalls Clubhouse Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Directions to Be Provided
The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
- 2009-07-30CPSCKOMAN Sportswear, of Carlstadt, N.J.Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-28CPSCBabyBjörn AB, of SwedenBabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
- 2009-07-23CPSCLeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
- 2009-07-21CPSCBrown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.Buster Brown Clog Children's Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-07-16NHTSA-EquipmentDorel Juvenile GroupDorel Juvenile Group — SHELL/BASE ATTACHING OR DETACHING DIFFICULTY
IF THE SHELL IS IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TO THE BASE, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- 2009-07-16CPSCEMH Associates Inc., of New York, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by EMH Associates Due to Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
- 2009-07-15CPSCPro-Pac Distributing Corp., of Gardena, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Pro-Pac Distributing Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-09CPSCHard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-09CPSCC-Mrk Inc., of Vernon, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-07-09CPSCWalter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
- 2009-07-08CPSCKolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, Ill.Kolcraft Recalls 1 Million Play Yards Due to Fall Hazard
The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-07-07CPSCGromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J.Pacifiers Recalled by Gromex Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2009-07-02CPSCAqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
- 2009-07-02CPSCSFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day-to-day operations)Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
- 2009-06-25NHTSA-EquipmentSPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO.SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING CO. — LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING VEHICLES.
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