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.
- 2004-05-13CPSCBaby Trend, Inc., of Ontario, CaliforniaCPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall of Certain Baby Trend "Passport" Strollers
The fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, causing the baby to fall.
- 2004-05-13CPSCCoaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.CPSC, Coaster Co. of America Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
A gap between the step of the built-in ladder and the top bunk allows enough room for a child's body to slip through but will not allow for a child's head to pass through. This poses a serious strangulation risk. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
- 2004-05-13CPSCDK Publishing Inc., of New York, N.Y.CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.
- 2004-04-22CPSCAshley Furniture Industries, Inc., of Arcadia, Wisc.CPSC, Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bunk Beds
There are gaps between parts of the bunk bed that violate federal safety standards and can be entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. For model B383, the gap between the end rails on the upper bunk is too large. For models B213 and B233, the gap between the guardrails of the upper bunk can be widened with pressure, presenting an entrapment hazard. Federal standards for bunk beds are designed to protect children against entrapment and strangulation.
- 2004-04-20CPSCKids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Children's Mirror Books
The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-19NHTSA-EquipmentPRO-STREET FRAMEWORKSPRO-STREET FRAMEWORKS — PRO-STREET/MOTORCYCLE FRAMES
IN THIS EVENT, THE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WILL BE AFFECTED AND THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2004-04-14CPSCTek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, TexasCPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-14CPSCMattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-06CPSCH&M, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Promotional Water Bottles
The pull-up black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-04-05CPSCSauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, OhioCPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of TV/VCR Carts that Can Tip Over Easily, after Baby's Death
The carts can tip over and injure or kill children and adults when the cart and the television fall.
- 2004-04-02CPSCValley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, TexasCPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
- 2004-03-30CPSCKingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-03-30CPSCBabies "R" Us, of Wayne, NJCPSC, Babies "R" Us and Playwell Announce Recall of Snail Push Toys
The screw securing the toy handle to the push toy could detach, posing a choking hazard.
- 2004-03-24CPSCStanley Furniture Company Inc., Stanleytown, Va.CPSC, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
An incorrect screw (used to attach the movable gate) was provided for the assembly of some of these cribs. The crib cannot be assembled using this screw. However, if consumers have substituted their own screw, it may not properly hold the movable gate in place. The result is a potential risk that a child could fall from the crib or become entrapped between the gate and the mattress.
- 2004-03-09CPSCLado Co. of America, of Flushing, N.Y.CPSC, Lado Co. of America Announce Recall of Hair Dryers
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
- 2004-03-04CPSCFAO Schwarz Inc., King of Prussia, Pa.CPSC, FAO Schwarz Inc. Announce Recall of Fire Engine Pull-Along Toys
Small parts can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-03-02CPSCBrand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Rings
The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
- 2004-02-26CPSCQuality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
- 2004-02-26CPSCSchylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.CPSC, Schylling Associates Announce Recall of Wooden Music Radio Boxes
A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.
- 2004-02-24CPSCChild Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Cribs
The slats on the drop side rail can loosen and detach. When this happens, the space created by the gaps can allow a baby to become entangled, strangle or fall.
- 2004-02-19CPSCMary Meyer Corporation, of Townshend, Vt.CPSC, Mary Meyer Corp. Announce Recall To Replace Plush Spider Baby Toys
The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2004-02-12CPSCPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles
The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
- 2004-02-09NHTSA-EquipmentJOHNSON SMITH COMPANYJOHNSON SMITH COMPANY — JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY/CAR SEAT WARMER MELTS
WHEN THIS PRODUCT MELTS, IT CAN BURN.
- 2004-02-06CPSCPlayWell Toy Company, West Orange, New JerseyCPSC, PlayWell Toy Company Ltd. Announce Recall of Activity Cubes
Small parts can detach from the cube, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-02-05CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Announce Recall of Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstring Hoods
The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings, that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
- 2004-02-05CPSCMeijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Distribution Announce Recall of Children's Jackets
The zipper pull on the jacket can come off and pose a choking hazard to small children.
- 2004-02-05CPSCSwing-N-Slide, of Janesville, Wis.CPSC, Swing-N-Slide Announce Recall of "Mega Rider" Swings
The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection, allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.
- 2004-01-30CPSCHasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
- 2004-01-26CPSCCuriosity Kits Inc., of Hunt Valley, Md.CPSC, Curiosity Kits Inc. Announce Recall of Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits Sold at Discovery Channel Stores
The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.
- 2004-01-20CPSCSassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill.CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
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