Friday, April 19, 2013

Infant and Children’s Dungarees Recalled by J.P. Boden Due to Choking Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: April 18, 2013
Recall number: 13-172

Recall Summary
Name of product: Mini Boden Chunky Cord Dungarees

Hazard: The studs and clasps on the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and small children.

Consumer Contact: J.P. Boden Services Inc. toll-free at (866) 206-9508 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET daily or online at www.bodenusa.com, then click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 1,900

Description: The recalled overall corduroy dungaree pants were sold in light brown and red in sizes 0-24 months and 2Y through 4Y. There are two snaps on each side of the overalls, side pockets and a center pocket with a sewn-in black and white tab label. There is a label on the back of the waist of the dungarees with item number 72092. The label inside the back strap of the dungarees reads “Baby Boden” and the buttons read “Mini Boden.” Pants shipped directly to consumers came in a bag labeled “Mini Boden.”

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the pants away from children and contact J.P. Boden to receive a postage paid envelope for returning the pants to get a refund.

Sold at: Nordstrom stores, online at Bodenusa.com and through the Boden catalog from July 2012 through March 2013 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Manufacturer/Importer: J.P. Boden Services Inc., of Pittston, Pa.

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Socks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: April 18, 2013
Recall number: 13-173
 

Recall Summary
Name of product: Infant Froggy Socks

Hazard:The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.


Consumer Contact: Classic Characters toll-free at (877) 298-9620 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.classiccharacters.com and click on safety notice for more information.



Recall Details


Units: About 5,000 pairs


Description: The knit ankle infant socks have a red ankle border with a lime green sock that has four fabric feet and a dark green frog head with black and white eyes and a red tongue stitched to the top of the toe of the socks. The socks were sold with a Cracker Barrel price tag printed with SKU number 417662, S110, size 6-18M, fiber content and care instructions on the back of the tag.


Incidents/Injuries: None reported


Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled froggy socks away from infants and young children, return the socks to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund or send the socks to Classic Characters for a full refund plus shipping. Send to Classic Characters, 1320 Route 9, Champlain, N.Y. 12919 via UPS ground or US Postal Service.


Sold exclusively at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations from January 2013 to March 2013 for about $7.


Importer: Classic Characters Inc., of Quebec, Canada


Manufacturer: Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China


Manufactured in:China

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Small World Toys Recalls Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard





Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.


Recall date: April 16, 2013

Recall number: 13-169

Recall Summary 

Name of product:

Children’s Wooden Puzzles
 
Hazard: Small pegs on the puzzle boards can loosen and separate from the boards, posing a choking hazard to children. 
 
Consumer Contact: Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail recall@smallworldtoys.com, or online at www.smallworldtoys.com, then click on “Recall” for more information. 
 

Recall Details


Units
About 4,000

Description: 
The recalled products are Ryan’s Room brand Spin-A-Mals Farm and Spin-A-Mals Safari puzzles intended for children over 12 months of age. Both toys are made of wood. The puzzles consist of a painted, rectangular board with pegs mounted to it and removable gear and animal-shaped pieces. The farm puzzle has 14 puzzle pieces including three animal pieces: a cow, a dog and a sheep. The safari puzzle has 11 puzzle pieces. Children place the pieces onto the pegs and use the knob on one of the pieces or insert an animal figure into other pieces to rotate all of the gears. The puzzle boards have “2012 Small World Toys” on the bottom right. 
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of pegs separating from puzzle boards. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the puzzles away from children and contact Small World Toys for a free replacement toy. After contacting Small World Toys, the recalled toys should be destroyed and disposed of in a manner to prevent future use.
Sold at: Toy stores nationwide and catalogs from May 2012 through October 2012 for about $25.
Importer: Small World Toys Enterprises, of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured in: China

Friday, April 12, 2013

Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard


Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: April 10, 2013

Recall number: 13-166

Recall Summary


Name of product: “Aubree’s” and “Hearts” baby socks

Hazard:  The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Contact: Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information.


 

Recall Details


Units

About 33,000 pairs

Description: This recall involves “Aubree’s” and “Hearts” baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months.  “Aubree’s” socks have flowers attached to the toes. “Hearts” socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks.  “TRUMPETTE” is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit. 

Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15.

Importer: Trumpette Inc., of Sacramento, Calif. 

Manufacturer: Asia Socks, of China

Manufactured in: China

 

 

Friday, April 5, 2013

Dynacraft Recalls Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys Due to Fall Hazard





Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: April 04, 2013
Recall number: 13-162

Recall Summary


Name of product: Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys

Hazard: The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Contact: Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on “Owners,” then select “Warnings/Recalls.”



Recall Details


Units

About 8,900

Description

This recall involves battery-operated Hot Wheels branded Urban Shredder ride-on toys. The toys were sold in green and black (Model Nos. 8801-05 and 8801-05com) or red and black (Model No. 8801-15) and have Hot Wheels graphics. Recalled models were manufactured on September 15, 2012, October 15, 2012, or December 1, 2012.  Model number 8801-15 or 8801-05 or 8801-05com and the date of manufacture, formatted as “YYYY/MM/DD,” are printed on a data label on the underside of the Urban Shredder. The serial number can be found etched or printed on the underside of the Urban Shredder near the data label. Serial numbers included in the recall have:

a. letters “CT-EEI” followed by a six-digit number in the range of 000001 through 003075 and 010759 through 011075;

b. or the letters “CT-EEJ” followed by a six digit number in the range of 003076 through 010758;

c. or the letters “CT-CEJ” followed by a six digit number in the range of 003000 through 005000. 

Incidents/Injuries: Dynacraft has received 17 reports of the Urban Shredder toys accelerating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, disconnect the battery and return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

Sold at: Target, Toys R Us and Walmart stores and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com from November 2012 to February 2013 for between $270 and $350. 

Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.

Manufacturer: Heshan Congtin Technological Development Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

 

 

Friday, March 29, 2013

Bugaboo Recalls Cameleon3 Strollers Due to Fall Hazard



Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 

Recall date: March 27, 2013
Recall number: 13-153 

Recall Summary
Name of product:Bugaboo Cameleon3 Strollers

Hazard: The stroller’s carrying handle can break and detach posing a fall hazard. Consumer Contact: Bugaboo Americas, at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, at e-mail serviceus@bugaboo.com or online at www.bugaboo.com, and click on "Important Safety Announcements" at the bottom left of the page for more information.


Recall Details


Units: About 9,200 in the U.S. and 960 in Canada 

Description: This recall involves the Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers. The stroller has an aluminum and plastic frame with rubberized wheels, a removable seat and bassinet, a removable "U"-shaped carry handle, an under-the-seat storage bag and a sun canopy. The bassinet, seat and sun canopy come in a variety of colors. The removable carry handle is used to transport the bassinet or seat separately from the chassis. The words "Bugaboo" and "Cameleon3" appear on a fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy. Strollers included in the recall have serial numbers from 19010 11153 00001 to 19010 51248 00215. Serial numbers are printed on a horizontal bar of the stroller’s chassis beneath the seat.

Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 16 reports of carry handles breaking. No injuries have been reported.


Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the stroller’s bassinet or seat and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. While awaiting the replacement handle, consumers can continue to use the seat or bassinet when attached to the chassis but should not attempt to use the seat or bassinet separate from the chassis.


Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers from September 2012 to March 2013 for between $889 and $1,600.


Importer:Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.


Manufacturer:Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands


Manufactured in:China

iCandy World Recalls Cherry Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard





Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-156

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Cherry model strollers

Hazard: The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Consumer Contact: Contact iCandy America toll-free at (877) 484-4179 anytimebegin_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail info@icandyamerica.com or visit the firm’s website at www.icandyworld.com and click "United States of America" and "Important Safety Information – iCandy Cherry."


Recall Details

Units: About 830

Description: This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice (red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet or infant carrier car seat can be placed. The seat unit features three recline positions, adjustable footrest, 5-point safety harness, removable canopy and removable bumper bar. There is a printed white cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit. A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models:


Batch No.
Cherry Stroller Color
Serial Number
U10001169 FUDGE (IW119) 1-500
U10002170 LIQUORICE (IW124) 501-1000
U10014182 LIQUORICE (IW124) 1001-1500
U10013181 FUDGE (IW119) 1501-2000


Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy:Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement bumper bar.

Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through December 2012 for about $400.

Importer: iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Manufacturer: iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK


Manufactured in: China