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.
- 2001-06-13CPSCBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of SwedenCPSC, BRIO® Announce Recall of Toy Baking Sets
The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-06-05CPSCHedstrom® Corp., of Bedford, Pa.CPSC, Hedstrom® Corp. Announce Recall of Swings on Backyard Gym Sets
Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.
- 2001-06-02NHTSA-EquipmentGraco Children's Products, Inc.Graco Children's Products, Inc. — CENTURY/WEBBING SLIPS
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE A-LOKS ON THESE SEATS MAY ALLOW THE WEBBING TO SLIP 4 TO 6 INCHES, WHICH WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-05-31CPSCSaks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala.CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-24CPSCRaymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- 2001-05-22CPSCSpin Master Toys, of Ontario, CanadaCPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
- 2001-05-17CPSCCOMBI International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill.CPSC, COMBI International Corp. Announce Recall of Activity Rockers
One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-17CPSCChild Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.CPSC, Child Craft Industries Announce Recall of Changing Tables
Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.
- 2001-05-10CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Basketball Sets
Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged openings, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle.
- 2001-05-10CPSCUnilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn.CPSC, Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Announce Recall of Snuggle® Teeny Bean Bears Included with Fabric Softener
The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-05-02CPSCTools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-05-01CPSCEvenflo Co. Inc., of Vandalia, OhioCPSC, NHTSA, Evenflo Announce Recall to Repair Evenflo® Joyride® Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
- 2001-04-26NHTSA-EquipmentEvenflo Company, Inc.Evenflo Company, Inc. — EVENFLO/UNEXPECTED CARRY HANDLE RELEASE
IF THE CARRY HANDLE WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY RELEASE, THE CHILD COULD BE THROWN TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- 2001-04-26CPSCCreative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-24CPSCDFS Group Ltd., of San Francisco, Calif.Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd.
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. Young children can easily ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-04-19CPSCThe Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif.CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
- 2001-04-18NHTSA-EquipmentLotus Cars LimitedLotus Cars Limited — LOTUS/REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES
IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
- 2001-04-17CPSCGladstrong Investments USA, of Hacienda Heights, Calif.CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters
The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.
- 2001-04-12CPSCTony USA Inc., of Encinitas, Calif.CPSC, Tony USA Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Egg Garlands
The string can break and release the eggs, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-04-05CPSCFleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- 2001-03-29CPSCCosco Inc. (Cosco), of Columbus, Ind.CPSC, Cosco Inc. and Safety 1st Announce Recall of Bungee Baby Jumpers and Wipe Warmers
The Bungee Baby Jumper allows a baby to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.
- 2001-03-29CPSCFisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Toys
Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.
- 2001-03-28CPSCLevi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Garments
Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.
- 2001-03-26CPSCThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Children's Fleece Pants
The cord locks on the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-21CPSCArusa International, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
- 2001-03-19CPSCBonita Marie International Inc., of Manasquan, N.J.CPSC, Eight Firms Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- 2001-03-19CPSCMeijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands
The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
- 2001-03-13CPSCRadica USA Ltd., of Dallas, TexasCPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
- 2001-03-12CPSCAlcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
- 2001-03-05CPSCMcDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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