Be Child Safe

Child Safety

Akerson Enterprises Recalls Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies Due to Choking Hazard

| 0 comments

Recall Date: March 09, 2023

Recall number: 23-149

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies

Hazard: The drawcord on the hoodies has small plastic caps that can be swallowed by a nursing baby, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Kindred Bravely toll-free at 888-850-3756 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, email at recall@kindredbravely.com or online at www.kindredbravely.com/pages/bamboo-hoodie-safety-recall or www.kindredbravely.com click the chat button and send the message “safety recall.”

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Akerson-Enterprises-Recalls-Kindred-Bravely-Bamboo-Nursing-Hoodies-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 7,500

Description: This recall involves Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies sold in a variety of colors and sizes for nursing mothers. The hoodie is made from bamboo, acrylic and spandex, features a drawstring closure and concealed zippers at the chest for breastfeeding access. The neck seam label has the brand name Kindred Bravely, size, care instructions and PO number.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nursing hoodies, cut the fully extended drawstring cords and discard the cords. Consumers can also request a $75 store credit by filling out an online form at www.kindredbravely.com/pages/bamboo-hoodie-safety-recall and providing a photo of the cut drawstrings cords and company branding.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Village Maternity, Nature Baby Outfitter, Tootsies Children’s Boutique, Nurturing Expressions, Simple Organics Wellness Center, RSVP Gifts and More, Milk & Baby and other maternity boutiques nationwide and online at www.kindredbravely.com and www.amazon.com from November 2021 through December 2022 for about $75.

Importer(s): Akerson Enterprises LLC, dba Kindred Bravely, of Oceanside, California

Manufactured In: China

Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

BeSafeChild.org is an informational site devoted to keeping children safe and informing parents, family members and caregivers of current issues affecting child health and safety.