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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

BabyHome USA Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazar




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

Recall number: 13-155
Recall date: March 28, 2013

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Baby high chairs


Hazard: The front opening between the tray and seat bottom of the high chair can allow a child’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children when the child is not harnessed.
Consumer Contact: BabyHome USA Inc. toll-free at (888) 758-5712 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.babyhome.es and click on "Eat Recall" for more information.


 


Recall Details

Units: About 1,100

Description: This recall includes Eat model high chairs in red, black, green, purple, navy, orange, and brown. The model number BH2104 is located on a label on the back of the high chair. The word "babyhome" is printed on one leg of the chair and the word "eat" is printed on the opposite leg of the chair. The high chairs have a nylon fabric seat with a plastic tray and metal frame. The high chairs measure about 36 inches high and 24 inches wide. There is a printed white "babyhome" logo shaped like a backwards letter "h" on the
seatback. The recalled high chairs have lot numbers: BH00301/01-2012, BH00303/07-2012, BH00304/09-2012 and BH00304/09-2012. The lot numbers are located on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the footrest.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately and contact BabyHome USA to receive a free crotch restraint repair kit.

Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide including USA Baby, Magic Beans and RC Willey and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com and Diapers.com from March 2012 through February 2013 for about $150.

Importer: BabyHome USA, Inc., of Chester, N.J.

Manufacturer: BabyHome SA., of Sabadell, Spain

Manufactured in: China

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards



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 26, 2013

Recall number: 13-150

Recall Summary


Name of product:
Basic Beat BB201 standard egg shaker


Hazard:  The outer "end cap" that is glued onto the top, smallest part of the egg can come off, posing a small part choking or aspiration hazard.

Consumer Contact: West Music at (800) 397-9378 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at service@music.com or online at www.westmusic.com and click on Help & FAQs and Recalls for more information.


Recall Details

Units: About 6,500

 
Description: These recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are plastic, egg-shaped instruments sold in five colors: yellow, green, blue, red and purple. The toy instruments are about the size of small eggs and have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the product. The product is marked for children ages 3 years and older but West Music is concerned with the possibility of the egg being used by or near a younger child. The toy instruments have Lot Number 0E0212 located on the bottom of the roundest part of the egg.


Incidents/Injuries: West Music has received three reports of ends popping off, with no injuries reported.

 
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shaker toy instruments away from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.


Sold at: West Music stores, West Music Catalog, Westmusic.com, Amazon.com and at West Music booths at summer workshops from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $1.50 each.


Manufacturer: Bongo Logic Development LTD, of Hong Kong


Manufactured in: China

Monday, March 18, 2013

Stuart Weitzman Girls’ Cha Cha Boots Recalled by Synclaire Brands Due to Fall Hazard


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

Recall date: March 14, 2013
Recall number: 13-141

Recall Summary

 
Name of product: Cha Cha and Cha Cha 2 girls’ boots

Hazard: The zipper pulls on the boots can become entangled posing a fall hazard.
 

Consumer Contact: Synclaire Brands U.S.A. at (888) 998-0702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.synclaire.com and click on recall information.

Recall Details
 
Units: About 5,000


Description: The Stuart Weitzman brand Cha Cha and Cha Cha 2 boots come in black or white vinyl with quilted nylon shafts and were sold in girls' size 13 through size 5. The boots have zippers with gold-tone SW logo zipper pulls on the inside side of the boots. The model name and size is printed on a white tag inside the top of the boots.
 

Incidents/Injuries: Synclaire Brands has received 3 reports of the zipper pulls becoming entangled to each other, including one injury that occurred when a child wearing the boots attempted to untangle the zipper pulls. The child lost her balance and hit her head on the sidewalk, causing a laceration to her forehead that required stitches.
 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return the boots for a full refund.
 

Sold at: Bloomingdale's, Belk Stores, TJ Maxx nationwide and online at Zappos from September 2011 through February 2013 for about $65.
 

Importer: Synclaire Brands U.S.A., Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
 

Manufactured in: China

UNIQLO Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

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 14, 2013
Recall number: 13-140
 

Recall Summary
 

Name of product: Children’s Pajamas

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
 

Consumer Contact: UNIQLO; toll-free at (877) 486-4756, from 10 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Sunday, or at www.uniqlo.com, then click on ABOUT UNIQLO at the bottom left side of the page and then on UNIQLO NEWS for more information.

Recall Details
 
Units: About 700


Description: The recalled products are one-piece micro fleece garment made of 100 percent polyester knit fabric. They were sold in infant sizes 9M to 12M. The pajamas are footed and have a front zipper and long sleeves. The brand name “UNIQLO BABY” appears on the neck label. There are a variety of colors and designs, including red and black plaid print; navy, green and yellow plaid print; off-white with pink, yellow and gray dots print; pink with off-white, dark pink and gray dots print; brown and pink with white snowflakes print; navy with white snowflakes print; gray with deer; beige with deer. The serial numbers of the recalled product, located at the bottom of the neck label, include: 187-074142(24-04), 187-074143(24-04), 187-074144(24-04) and 187-074145(24-04).
 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported
 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and return them to any UNIQLO store for a full refund.
 

Sold at: UNIQLO New York stores, except the SoHo store; UNIQLO Garden State Plaza store in Paramus, N.J.; and online at www.uniqlo.com from September 2012 through November 2012 for about $15.
 

Importer: Fast Retailing USA, Inc., of New York, N.Y. and UNIQLO USA LLC, of New York, N.Y.
 

Manufactured in: China

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Imaginarium Activity Walker

Product Description:

This recall involves the following toy distributed by Toys “R” Us Canada:
Imaginarium Activity Walker – Model Number JB0031 with UPC 803516918223
On the front of the walker there is a multi-coloured metal xylophone with two triangle mallets, a multi-coloured abacus and a scratch noise maker. The walkers have multi-coloured wooden wheels.


Hazard Identified:

Small parts of this toy may separate, and these small components pose a choking hazard to young children.
Toys "R" Us Canada has received 5 reports of incidents related to the use of this toy, 1 in Canada and 4 in the United States.
For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see Toy Safety.

Number Sold:

A total of 1411 units of the toys were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold:

The recalled products were sold from August, 2011 to January 2013.

Place of Origin:

Manufactured in China

Companies:

Distributor
Toys “R” Us (Canada) Limited
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
Manufacturer
Juratoys Asia LTD
HONG KONG

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys “R” Us store to receive a refund or store credit.
For more information, consumers may contact Toys “R” Us by phone at 1-800-ToysRUs (1-800-869-7787).

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Beamerzzz™ Stuffed Animals with LED Flashlight

Purr-Fection Stuffed Animals with Flashlights Recalled by MJC Due to Laceration Hazard, Sold Exclusively at Cabela's

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

Recall date: February 13, 2013
Recall number: 13-120

Recall Summary:

Name of product: Beamerzzz™ Stuffed Animals with LED Flashlight
Hazard: LED flashlight wires can protrude through the stuffed toy, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumer Contact:
Purr-Fection by MJC at (800) 359-0254 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.purr-fection.com and click on the orange product recall tab at the top of the page for more information.


Recall Details:

Units: About 7,200
Description: The recalled Beamerzzz stuffed toys come with LED flashlights sewn into the left paw. The toys are 12 inches high and come in five animal types. The model number can be found on the hang tag on the left ear. Affected toys are marked with manufacturing code 111208-02 on the sewn in label located in the left rear portion of the toy. The recalled styles are:

Style
Model Number
Baby Moose
3127FS
Baby Butter Cream Bear
1229FS
Baby Smoky Black Bear
1231FS
Baby Deer
3136FS
Baby Derby Elephant
1927FS
 
Incidents/Injuries:
One incident was reported involving a consumer who noticed an exposed wire. No injuries were reported.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Purr-Fection by MJC for a replacement toy.

Sold at:
Cabela's stores and online at Cabelas.com from September 2012 through November 2012 for about $15.

Manufacturer:
Purr-Fection by MJC, Inc., of Tualatin, Ore.
 
Manufactured in:
China