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.
- 2008-06-23NHTSA-EquipmentBaby Trend, Inc.Baby Trend, Inc. — LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL
THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL CAN CRACK ALLOWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT BASE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE'S LATCH ANCHORS DURING A SEVERE CRASH. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SEAT FAILING TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PROTECTION FOR ITS OCCUPANT.
- 2008-06-12CPSCPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
- 2008-06-12CPSCSara Lynn Togs, of Atlanta, Ga.Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard
The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-06-10CPSCThe Children's Place Retail Stores Inc., of Secaucus, N.J.The Children's Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead
The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead.
- 2008-06-10CPSCBackyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan.Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.
- 2008-06-05CPSCeStyle Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards
The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children.
- 2008-06-05CPSCBassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.Bassettbaby Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies "R" Us
The space between the spindles on some cribs can fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment hazard to infants.
- 2008-06-05CPSCMindWare, of Roseville, Minn.Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
- 2008-06-05CPSCSimmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga.Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
- 2008-06-03CPSCDaiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash.Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-06-03CPSCFar East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard
A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2008-06-02NHTSA-EquipmentChicco USA, Inc.Chicco USA, Inc. — REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS/BASE LATCH
IF THE WEBBING WERE TO SLIP DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BASE COULD MOVE, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- 2008-05-29CPSCQuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-05-28CPSCKids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-05-28CPSCAdio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif.Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-05-22CPSCEarly Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-05-22CPSCShenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, ChinaChar-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve, which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2008-05-20CPSCDouglas Co., of Keene N.H.Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
- 2008-05-15CPSCManhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-05-15CPSCMaran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J.Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-05-12CPSCDaiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2008-05-08CPSCMunchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif.Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard
The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- 2008-05-06CPSCPlayworld Systems Inc., of Lewisburg, Pa.Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises
The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.
- 2008-05-01CPSCMagus Industry Co. Ltd., of TaiwanChildren's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- 2008-04-29CPSCPro Source Inc., of Troutdale, Ore.Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- 2008-04-24CPSCMacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-04-22CPSCBeco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers
The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
- 2008-04-08CPSCDalmatian Press LLC, of Franklin, Tenn.Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard
The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2008-04-08CPSCHenry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- 2008-04-07CPSCGreenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
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