July 1, 2008 ~ Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y. is recalling about 6200 Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments. The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 27, 2008 ~ Children’s Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard: Coolibar Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minn. is recalling about 3000 Children’s Sun Block Jackets and Hoodies. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 26, 2008 ~ Stanley Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard: Stanley Furniture Company Inc., of Stanleytown, Va. is recalling about 1200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs. The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 24, 2008 ~ Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan is recalling about 320,000 Jardine Cribs. The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 24, 2008 ~ Nordstrom Recalls Girls’ Sandals: Nordstrom Inc. of Seattle, Wash. is recalling 1500 Nordstrom’s Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea Girl’s Sandals. The flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 12, 2008 ~ Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs: Sara Lynn Togs, of Atlanta, Ga. is recalling about 1800 Infant and Toddler Shortalls. The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 10, 2008 ~ The Children’s Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets: The Children’s Place Retail Stores Inc., of Secaucus, N.J. is recalling about 28,000 Camouflage Pajama Sets. The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 5, 2008 ~ Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses: Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., LLC of Atlanta, Ga. is recalling about 20,000 Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 28, 2008 ~ Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear: Adio Footwear, of Carlsbad, Calif. is recalling about 300 Boy’s Hooded Zip Fleece Sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 22, 2008 ~ Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif. is recalling about 4100 Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags. The surface paint on the sleeping bag’s zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 20, 2008 ~ Douglas Co. Recalls Children’s Blankets: Douglas Co., of Keene N.H. is recalling about 74000 Lil’ Snugglers™ Children’s Blankets. The blanket’s satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 15, 2008 ~ Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled: Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J. is recalling about 6000 Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets. They were sold exclusively at TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 8, 2008 ~ Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin: Munchkin Inc., of North Hills, Calif. is recalling about 5000 Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers. This recall involves the Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmer with Pacifier Cleaning Basket 2-in-1 Design, model #13301 and lot number TP-1487. The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 1, 2008 ~ Children’s Storage Bins Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan is recalling about 84,000 Children’s Storage Bins. They were sold at Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6. Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 22, 2008 ~ Beco Baby Carrier Recalls “Beco Butterfly” Infant Carriers: Beco Baby Carrier Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif. is recalling about 2000 Beco Baby Butterfly 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 3, 2008 ~ Children’s ‘Main Street Drag’ Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: StyleMark Inc., of Ormond Beach, Fla. is recalling about 144,000 Children's sunglasses. The glasses were sold at Payless, Walgreen’s, Academy Sports, and CVS stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6 and $9. Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 2, 2008 ~ Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard: Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La. is recalling about 7400 Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 28, 2008 ~ Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings: Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y. is recalling about 5000 Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 25, 2008 ~ Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine is recalling about 18,000 Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles. Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 11, 2008 ~ Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores: Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. is recalling about 700 Micros Boys’ Hooded Jackets. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 11, 2008 ~ Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard: Ellaroo LLC, of McKinney, Texas is recalling 1200 Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers. The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 5, 2008 ~ Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. is recalling 2000 Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™. The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 5, 2008 ~ Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard: Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. is recalling 4800 Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts. The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 28, 2008 ~ Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard: Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J. is recalling about 24000 Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs. The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 19, 2008 ~ Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard: Fast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y. is recalling 6600 Spiderman® Water Bottles. Screws under the bottle’s lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 13, 2008 ~ Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard: Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. is recalling about Karl Kani Boys’ Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 6, 2008 ~ Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores: Seventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif. is recalling about 1800 Bonafide Love Hooded Children’s Sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 31, 2008 ~ Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard: Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C. is recalling about 200 Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers. The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 31, 2008 ~ Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard: AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y. is recalling about 14,000 Girls’ Hooded Jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 16, 2008 ~ Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: The Gift Wrap Co., of Atlanta, Ga. is recalling 600 Hanging Photo Frames. Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 10, 2008 ~ Kash N’ Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Kash N’ Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. is recalling 60000 Tinker Bell Lamps. The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 10, 2008 ~ Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard: Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. is recalling about 45000 “BabyTown” Pacifiers. These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child’s neck, which would present a strangulation hazard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
