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.
- 2009-06-17CPSCD&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc., of Tacoma, Wash.Children's Necklace and Bracelet Sets Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Choking Hazard
Small parts can detach from the necklace and bracelet when the elastic string breaks, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-06-17CPSCMacy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.Macy's Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring sewn at the base of the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-06-10CPSCWinter Bee Inc. d.b.a. Speedy, of Los Angeles, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Winter Bee Due To Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-06-09CPSCLaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from cribs.
- 2009-06-09CPSCLaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.LaJobi Recalls Bonavita "Cabana" Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
- 2009-06-04CPSCBackyard Play Systems LLC, of Monroe, Mich.Outdoor Playset Gliders Recalled by Backyard Play Systems Due to Fall Hazard; Repair Kit Provided
The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-06-04CPSCWarm Biscuit Bedding Co., of New York, N.Y.Children's Loungewear Recalled by Warm Biscuit Bedding Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.
- 2009-06-02CPSCBugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the NetherlandsBugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
- 2009-05-27CPSCThe Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, OhioOutdoor Play Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys"R"Us Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard; Swings Can Break
The triangular hangers that attach the swing's ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
- 2009-05-21CPSCEly and Walker, of Lebanon, Tenn.Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Ely and Walker Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-05-21CPSCGothic Cabinet Craft Inc., of Maspeth, N. Y.Gothic Cabinet Craft Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Fall Hazard
The bunk beds do not have sufficient headboards, footboards, or guardrails and have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. These bunk beds pose a fall, entrapment, and strangulation hazard to children and violate the spacing requirements of the federal bunk bed safety standard.
- 2009-05-14NHTSA-EquipmentTriple Play Products, LLCTriple Play Products, LLC — FMVSS 213/WEBBING STRENGTH
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2009-05-13CPSCFushin USA LLC, of Dallas, TexasFushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders
These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders.
- 2009-05-13CPSCDorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind.Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard
The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.
- 2009-05-07CPSCJason Evans Assoc. LLC, of Hewlett, N.Y.Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-05-06CPSCAction Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2009-05-05CPSCAmbler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, CanadaAmbler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
- 2009-04-30CPSCPumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif.Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls' Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2009-04-30CPSCJardine Enterprises, of Taipei, TaiwanJardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
- 2009-04-30CPSCGap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-29CPSCUnder Armour Inc, of Baltimore, MarylandUnder Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard
The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
- 2009-04-22CPSCFloteks, of TurkeySportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2009-04-21NHTSA-EquipmentTEAM-TEX AMERICA, INCTEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC — FMVSS 213/INCORRECT PLACEMENT OF THE LABEL
IMPROPER RECLINE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- 2009-04-16CPSCTupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-09CPSCWal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.“CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. Due to Choking Hazard
The shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-07CPSCSimplicity, Inc. and SFCA, Inc., of Reading, Pa. (The firms appear to no longer conduct day to day operations)Simplicity Play Yards Recalled by Various Retailers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-07CPSCHealthtex, of Miami, Fla.Pacifiers Recalled by Healthtex Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-02CPSCSuntech Enterprises Inc., of City of Commerce, Calif.SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the crib's mattress if it's not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the crib's drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.
- 2009-04-02CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Recalls Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
- 2009-04-02CPSCEvenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, OhioEvenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
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