Month: September 2016

  • Infant Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured By Lenny Lamb

    Recall Date: September 21, 2016

    Recall Number: 16-268

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Buckle Onbu infant carriers

    Hazard: The internal stitching on the infant carrier is missing, posing a fall hazard to children.

    Remedy: Replace/Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier and contact Lenny Lamb to receive a full refund or a free replacement carrier.

    Consumer Contact: Lenny Lamb toll-free at 877-487-1416 from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET Monday through Friday; via email service@lennylamb.comor online at www.us.lennylamb.com and click on Recalls for more information.

    Recall Details

    Photos Available At: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Infant-Carriers-Recalled/

    Units: About 900 (in addition, about 600 were sold in Canada)

    Description: The Lenny Lamb Buckle Onbu is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the caregiver’s body at the hip. It is intended for children who can already sit unassisted. It is most commonly used for back carry. The woven 100% cotton carrier was sold in 83 different styles and in one standard size. It has an interior panel to adjust the width, padded shoulder straps and an adjustable hood. A label with the manufacture date between 05.2015 and 06.2016 is located on the back side of the shoulder area of the carrier.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold at: Online at 5 Minute Recess, Ashley Hesch Bibetts, Lenny Lamb, Savanna Brown and other online retailers from May 2016 through June 2016 for about $90.

    Manufacturer: Lenny Lamb, of Poland

    Manufactured in: Poland

    Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59930r-eng.php

  • Toys ‘R’ Us Recalls Pacifier Clips Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies ‘R’ Us and Toys ‘R’ Us

    Recall Date: September 8, 2016

    Recall Number: 16-259

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Babies ‘R’ Us pacifier clips

    Hazard: The pacifier clip’s spring mechanism can break and release small parts, posing a choking hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier clips from babies and return the product to Babies ‘R’ Us or Toys ‘R’ Us for a refund.

    Consumer Contact: Toys ‘R’ Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

    Recall Details

    Photos Available At: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Toys-R-Us-Recalls-Pacifier-Clips/

    Units: About 53,000

    Description: This recall involves Babies ‘R’ Us pacifier clips sold in an assortment of six colors and character designs, including a red monster, blue monster, monkey, giraffe, owl with one eye closed, and an owl with both eyes open. The pacifier clips have a circular plastic cover affixed to a metal spring clip and a fabric strip with snaps at the other end. The recalled pacifier clip assortment has model number 5F6237F and “®2014 Geoffrey, LLC” engraved on the back to the plastic cover.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of pacifier clips breaking. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold exclusively at: Babies ‘R’ Us and Toys ‘R’ Us stores nationwide from February 2015 through April 2016 for about $4.

    Importer/Distributor: Toys ‘R’ Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

    Manufactured in: China