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.
- 2000-11-01CPSCWindow Covering Safety CouncilCPSC, Window Covering Industry Announce Recall to Repair Window Blinds
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation.
- 2000-10-27CPSCThe Betesh Group, of New York, N.Y.CPSC, The Betesh Group Announce Recall of "John Lennon" Crib Mobiles
The screws that connect the mobile's arm assembly and crib clamp can become loose if overtightened. The arms can detach and fall into the crib, injuring the baby inside.
- 2000-10-26CPSCPlayworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Slides
The welding of the slide bed to the slide sidewall can crack and separate and children's fingers can get caught in the space, posing a risk of amputation.
- 2000-10-24CPSCThe Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its refrigerator/freezer manufacturing membersCPSC, Appliance Manufacturers Announce Voluntary Recall Initiative for Old Chest Freezers - A Deadly Play Area for Children
Although some manufacturers had freezers that were in compliance prior to the 1970 standards, most old chest freezers have latches that can trap a child. Children playing "hide-and-seek" have found the non-working freezers a deadly place to hide. When the lid closes, children can become trapped inside and suffocate - usually in less than ten minutes.
- 2000-10-17CPSCPottery Barn Kids Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Bunk Beds
The side rail and guardrails on these beds can break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the beds.
- 2000-10-13CPSCCentury Products (Century), of Macedonia, OhioCPSC, NHTSA and Century Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can break. An infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. "The break can happen unexpectedly and the seat can drop to the ground,"said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "Century is providing parents with new handles for their carriers. Installing the new handle will help keep your baby safe and secure."
- 2000-10-03CPSCPlayworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa.CPSC, Playworld Systems Announce Recall of Playground Swings
The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.
- 2000-09-28NHTSA-EquipmentCENTURY PRODUCTSCENTURY PRODUCTS — CENTURY/HANDLE CRACKING
IF THE HANDLE UNEXPECTEDLY BREAKS, THE CHILD COULD FALL TO THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
- 2000-09-28CPSCRainbow Play SystemsPlay Sets Recalled by Rainbow Play Systems
Fall
- 2000-09-28CPSCHalpern ImportCigarette Lighters Recalled by Halpern Import
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-25CPSCMaya GroupToy Bars Recalled by Maya
Choking
- 2000-09-19CPSCBicCPSC, BIC Clarify Recall
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-09-18CPSCHamacas, of Yelm, Wash.CPSC, Hamacas Recall Baby Hammocks
Without spreader bars to hold the mini-hammock bed open, the mini-hammocks can suddenly twist around children's necks and strangle them. Also, infants sleeping on soft bedding can become wedged in positions in which they cannot breathe.
- 2000-09-14CPSCPlayskoolKlackeroo Toy Recalled by Playskool
Choking
- 2000-09-14CPSCVaid EnterprisesBIC Cigarette Lighters Recalled by Vaid Enterprises
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-08-31CPSCTek NekChildren's Riding Vehicles Recalled by Tek Nek Toys
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-08-31CPSCEmpireChildren's Riding Vehicles Recalled by Empire Industries
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- 2000-08-31CPSCFisher-PriceChildren's Riding Vehicles Recalled by Fisher-Price
Laceration
- 2000-08-29CPSCKinderkidsInflatable Playrings for Babies Recalled by KinderkidsTM
Suffocation
- 2000-08-29CPSCFazoli'sToys Included with Kids Meals Recalled by Fazoli's
Suffocation
- 2000-08-28CPSCThe Children's PlaceShirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place
Choking
- 2000-08-24CPSCFisher-PriceSwings and Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price
Fall Laceration
- 2000-08-23CPSCKids LineLe Cradle Bassinets Recalled by Kids Line
Suffocation
- 2000-08-16CPSCPlayskoolCPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Busy Poppin' Pals Toys
Choking Laceration
- 2000-08-14CPSCManco ProductsGo-Karts Repair by Manco Products
Entanglement Vehicle Accident
- 2000-08-10CPSCKFCTangled Treeples Toys Included With KFC Kids Meals Recalled by KFC
Suffocation
- 2000-08-08CPSCKmartChildren's Swim Masks Recalled by Kmart
Laceration
- 2000-08-08CPSCSafety 1stBaby Walkers Recalled by Safety 1st
Choking
- 2000-08-02CPSCRashti & RashtiPacifier Clips Recalled by Rashti & Rashti
Choking
- 2000-07-27CPSCHufco-DelawareGerry™ TrailTech™ Backpack Baby Carriers Recalled by Hufco-Delaware
Fall
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