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.
- 2006-09-27CPSCAlmar Sales Co., of New York, NYSuave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards
Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.
- 2006-09-25NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, IF A CHILD EXCEEDS 50 POUNDS AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER ALLOWS USE OF THE TOP TETHER ABOVE 50 POUNDS, UPON VEHICLE IMPACT, THE TOP TETHER HOOK MAY OPEN AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RELEASE FROM THE TETHER ANCHOR. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY MOVE FORWARD FURTHER THAN ALLOWED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 213. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE IS A RISK OF POTENTIAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2006-09-25NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK
IF THE TOP TETHER HOOK OPENS DURING A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINT COULD CHANGE FROM AN UPRIGHT TO A RECLINED POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- 2006-09-22CPSCPlayskool, of Pawtucket, R.I.Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers
The oversized plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys can become lodged in children's throats, posing a suffocation hazard.
- 2006-09-20CPSCGildan Activewear SRL, of BarbadosGildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-20CPSCThe Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y.The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-20CPSCLEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
- 2006-09-19CPSCRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard
The plastic caps on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-09-19CPSCRoden Industries Inc., Hollywood, Fla.Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.
- 2006-09-14CPSCTrue Religion, of Los Angeles, Calif.True Religion Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Neiman Marcus
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-09-12NHTSA-EquipmentBritax Child Safety, Inc.Britax Child Safety, Inc. — FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CARRIER WOULD ROTATE BEYOND THE LIMIT REQUIRED BY LAW, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO THE CHILD.
- 2006-09-07CPSCLeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard
A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.
- 2006-09-07CPSCZhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, of ChinaAtico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.
- 2006-08-30CPSCWild Planet Toys Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.Pool Toys Recalled by Wild Planet Toys Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
When partially filled with water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk.
- 2006-08-22CPSCSchool Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, OhioSchool Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
- 2006-08-17CPSCLands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating
The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
- 2006-08-17CPSCKindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.
- 2006-08-17CPSCFun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
- 2006-08-16CPSCBlack Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, UtahSpeed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard
The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
- 2006-08-10CPSCNRS, of Moscow, IdahoSafety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should read: "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Never leave children unattended in or near water"
- 2006-08-10CPSCPanline USA Inc., doing business as ALEX, of Northvale, N.J.Children's Cooking Sets with Glass Lids Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
- 2006-08-09CPSCQuiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Quiksilver Recalls Children's Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
These lounge pants fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's loungewear, they must meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards.
- 2006-08-02CPSCQuiksilver Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
- 2006-07-25CPSCEmess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa.Children's Lamp Sold at The Home Depot® Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass window of the fire truck and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into small pieces. This poses a laceration hazard and a serious risk of injury, if ingested by a small child.
- 2006-07-19CPSCHold Everything, of San Francisco, Calif.Plastic Hardware Covers on Children's Furniture Recalled for Choking Hazard
The small cam lock covers can be easily removed, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-07-05CPSCCunill Orferbres, of Barcelona, Spain, for Tiffany and Company, of New York, N.Y.Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration, Laceration Hazards
Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2006-07-05CPSCSmall World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.Small World Toys Recalls Toy Vehicles for Choking Hazard
The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-29CPSCSino Trading Group, LLC, of Houston, TexasElectronic Toy Guitars Recalled, Small Parts Pose Choking Hazard
The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-22CPSCAdjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.)Adjmi Apparel Group Recalls Reebok Children's Windsuits for Choking Hazard
The Reebok logo appliqué on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2006-06-15CPSCSimon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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