Author: Marianne Halterman

  • SINGES 3-in-1 High Chair and Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Violations of the Federal Safety Regulations for High Chairs and Booster Seats; Sold Exclusively at Walmart.com; Imported and Sold by Shenzhen Yingjieshang Trade

    Recall Date: March 07, 2024

    Recall number: 24-153

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: SINGES 3-in-1 Baby High Chairs and Booster Seats

    Hazard: The recalled high chair, which converts into a booster seat, violates the safety regulations for both high chairs and booster seats. Multiple failures were identified including, but not limited to, insufficient restraint system, stability, static load, latching and locking mechanisms, leg openings, warnings, labels, and literature. The product can tip over or collapse and present a fall hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Shenzhen Yingjieshang Trade collect at 206-458-7003 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at szyjsmygswfs@outlook.com, or online at www.singes-online.com/faq-75.htmlor www.singes-online.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SINGES-3-in-1-High-Chair-and-Booster-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Violations-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulations-for-High-Chairs-and-Booster-Seats-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart-com-Imported-and-Sold-by-Shenzhen-Yingjieshang-Trade

    Recall Details

    Units: About 175

    Description: This recall involves SINGES 3-in-1 Baby High Chairs and Booster Seats. The high chair has a light blue cushioned seat, detachable legs and adjustable tray that can be converted into a booster seat with shorter legs or wheels. The high chairs were sold in blue and red colors.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and return them to Walmart for a full refund. Shenzhen Yingjieshang Trade and Walmart are contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold Exclusively Online: Walmart.com from February 2020 to December 2021 for about $75.

    Importer(s): Shenzhen Yingjieshang Trade Co Ltd, of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • TJX Recalls Children’s Brown Stretch Twill Pants Sets Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Marshalls

    Recall Date: March 07, 2024

    Recall number: 24-152

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Tommy Bahama brand children’s pants sets

    Hazard: The plastic pieces on the end of the pants’ faux drawstrings can come loose and fall off, posing a choking hazard.

    Remedy: Refund, Repair

    Consumer Contact: TJX toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.marshalls.com/us/store/jump/topic/Find-Help/Our-Product/6500006p#productrecalls or Marshalls.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. Customers can also email customer service at customerservice@tjx.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/TJX-Recalls-Childrens-Brown-Stretch-Twill-Pants-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Marshalls

    Recall Details

    Units: About 14,500 (In addition, about 720 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand brown stretch twill children’s pants with rib cuffs and with a drawstring that were sold as part of a set with either a blue or green butter fleece crewneck top with an embroidered winking smiley face by the left shoulder.  The pants were sold in sizes 18M to 5T.  The sewn-in label on the pants is printed with “Suzhou Megatex Import And Export” and the style number CP08513. Only the pants in the set are included in this recall.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pants away from children and cut off the faux drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact TJX for instructions on how to destroy the pants and obtain a full refund. Consumers can also return the pants to any Marshalls store for a full refund.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Marshalls stores nationwide from December 2023 through February 2024 for $13 (set with green top) and $15 (set with blue top).

    Importer(s): The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Massachusetts

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Getallfun Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets

    Recall Date: March 07, 2024

    Recall number: 24-147

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: 216-Piece 5mm Magnet Balls

    Hazard: CPSC testing determined the magnetic ball sets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Email Getallfun at info@getallfun.com, or online at https://getallfun.com/pages/product-recallor https://getallfun.com and click on “Product Recall” at the top of the homepage for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Getallfun-Recalls-High-Powered%20Magnetic%20Ball%20Sets%20Due%20to%20Ingestion-Hazard-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Toy-Magnet-Sets

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,140

    Description: This recall involves 5mm Magnetic Balls that are small, spherical, loose, and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The 5mm diameter magnets are sold in a set of 216 magnetic balls in various colors and encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable tin storage box.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact Getallfun.com to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a full refund. Getallfun is notifying all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.

    Sold At: Getallfun’s store in Aurora, Illinois, and online at Getallfun.com from May 2021 through October 2023 for about $20.

    Retailer: Getallfun, of Aurora, Illinois

    Manufactured In: China

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  • High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy

    Recall Date: March 07, 2024

    Recall number: 24-144

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Magnetic Stones Toy Creativity Development DIY Magnetic Beads, 5mm (.2 inch)

    Hazard: The recalled 5mm magnetic ball sets violate the mandatory federal toy magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Joybuy Marketplace Express collect at 302-426-4543 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at oversea-service@jd.com, or online at https://www.walmart.com/seller/16214 for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/High-Powered-Magnetic-Ball-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Toy-Magnet-Sets-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com-through-Joybuy

    Recall Details

    Units: About 650

    Description: This recall involves 5mm (.2 inch) magnetic balls which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The 5mm-diameter magnets are sold in a set of 226 multi-colored magnetic balls encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable, tin storage box. The set includes a black storage bag.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic ball sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact Joybuy Marketplace Express to receive a pre-paid label to return them for a full refund. Joybuy Marketplace Express is notifying all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths since 2005 involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.

    Sold At: Exclusively online at Walmart.com from August 2022 through April 2023 for about $14.

    Seller: Shanghai Beiyong Trading Co., of China, through JD-E Commerce America Limited (dba Joybuy Marketplace Express), of Irvine, California

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Nutraceutical Recalls Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of Child Resistant Packaging Requirement

    Recall Date: February 29, 2024

    Recall number: 24-142

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

    Hazard: The recalled mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Nutraceutical at 800-227-6063 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@nutracorp.com, or online at https://heritagestore.com/pages/recall, www.betterbeing.com/recall or www.Nutraceutical.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom right of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Nutraceutical-Recalls-Heritage-Store-Hydrogen-Peroxide-Mouthwash-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning-Violation-of-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement

    Recall Details

    Units: About 102,100

    Description: This recall involves Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash in Wintermint and Eucalyptus Mint flavors. The bottles are a dark opaque brown with a white lid. The pink and white label on the front of the bottles displays the Heritage Store logo, product name and flavor. All lots are included in the recall.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled mouthwash in a safe location out of reach and sight of children, and contact Nutraceutical Corporation for a full refund or free replacement product, including shipping, depending on availability. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the product. Nutraceutical is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Mom’s Organic Market, New Season’s Market and Mother’s Market & Kitchen, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon, iHerb, HeritageStore.com and other websites from October 2010 through December 2023 for about $10.50.

    Manufacturer(s): Nutraceutical Corporation, of Salt Lake City, Utah

    Manufactured In: United States

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  • Vanilla Underground Minecraft TNT Children’s Pajamas Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Imported by Premier P

    Recall Date: February 29, 2024

    Recall number: 24-133

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Vanilla Underground “Minecraft TNT” One-Piece Pajamas

    Hazard: The recalled children’s pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. 

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Vanilla Underground at 800-918-5294 from 3 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customercare@vanillaunderground.com, or visit https://www.vanillaunderground.com/and click on “Product Recall” in the footer of the page, or https://www.vanillaunderground.com/pages/product-recall.  

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vanilla-Underground-Minecraft-TNT-Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Imported-by-Premier-P

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,570

    Description: The “Minecraft All Over Creeper TNT” garment is a hooded one-piece pajama with a soft, raised fabric printed with green Creepers and TNTs from the Minecraft video game. There are bright green cuffs on the wrists and ankles, a bright green zipper that extends from the neck to the waist, and a hood. On the front of the neck label is the word “Minecraft” and on the back of the label is “2023 Mojang AB. TM Microsoft Corporation”. On the front of the side-seam label is Vanilla Underground’s logo, “Vanilla Underground”, “vanillaunderground.com” and Vanilla Underground’s address. The back of the side-seam label lists the washing instructions, “Made in China”, “100% Polyester” and “Keep away from fire”. 

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and contact Vanilla Underground for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Consumers should send a photo of the destroyed garment to customercare@vanillaunderground.com. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price. 

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Online on amazon.com and vanillaunderground.com from October 2022 through January 2024 for between $42 and $44.

    Importer(s): Premier P. LTD, of United Kingdom

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Oso & Me Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of the Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear

    Recall Date: February 29, 2024

    Recall number: 24-135

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s Pajama Sets

    Hazard: The recalled children’s pajama sets violate the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. 

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Oso & Me collect at 415-742-5168 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at ProductRecall@osoandme.com; or online at https://www.osoandme.com/pages/product-recallor www.osoandme.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page under “Support” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Oso-and-Me-Recalls-Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-for-Childrens-Sleepwear

    Recall Details

    Units: About 170

    Description: This recall involves Oso & Me’s 100% cotton children’s long sleeve, two-piece pajama sets. The “Animal Party” style pajama sets are light blue with dark blue velvet piping, and have a print of lions, zebras, flamingos, monkeys, and bears. The recalled pajama sets were sold in sizes 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y and 8Y and come with a reusable cotton gift bag with matching fabric. “Oso & Me” and the size are printed on the neck label and waist band label. “RN15567”, “Made in Sri Lanka”, and the care instructions appear on the side seam.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the children’s pajamas immediately and contact Oso & Me for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product will be asked to destroy the garment by cutting the top and bottom in half, and sending the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed garment to ProductRecall@osoandme.com. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price. 

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported 

    Sold At: Stores nationwide and online at Oso & Me, The Little, Mud Pie, Marigold Modern, Nellie George, Pitt Street Kids, Swaddle AL, and Bea Colette from January 2020 through November 2023 for about $98. Products were also gifted to influencers and friends of the brand directly by Oso & Me.

    Importer(s): Oso Children LLC, of San Francisco, California

    Manufactured In: Sri Lanka

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  • Children’s Pajamas Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; Sold Exclusively by Liverpool Football Club

    Recall Date: February 29, 2024

    Recall number: 24-138

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Liverpool Football Club (L.F.C.) Children’s Pajamas

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

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Liverpool Football Club at https://store.liverpoolfc.com/us-product-recall or visit https://store.liverpoolfc.com/ and click on “USA Product Recall” at the bottom of the page under the “Customer Service” section. Visit https://store.liverpoolfc.com/us-product-recall to request a phone call from the firm.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-by-Liverpool-Football-Club

    Recall Details

    Units: About 720

    Description: This recall involves 17 styles of Liverpool Football Club-branded children’s pajamas (four sleepsuits and 13 pajama sets). The pajama sets were sold in sizes 9-12 Months, 12-18 Months, 18-24 Months, 3-4 Years, 5-6 Years, 7-8 Years, 9-10 Years, and 11-12 Years. The size and “L.F.C.” are printed on the red neck label. “L.F.C.”, the product code, “Made in China”, the fiber content, and the washing instructions are printed on a sewn-in, side-seam label. 

    Please see https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-by-Liverpool-Football-Club for the list of products being recalled and their descriptions.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and contact Liverpool Football Club for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting them in half and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws. Consumers should send the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed garment using https://store.liverpoolfc.com/us-product-recall. Upon receipt of the photo, consumers will be issued a full refund of the purchase price.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Exclusively on https://store.liverpoolfc.com from January 2022 through November 2023 for between $10 and $34.

    Importer(s): Liverpool Football Club, of United Kingdom (UK)

    Manufactured In: China, India, and Bangladesh

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  • Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter – CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters; New CPSC Report Shows Upward Trend in Non-Fire CO Deaths Continues

    Release Date: February 26, 2024

    Release Number: 24-131

    Winter Scene

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cold weather continues to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces, based on the findings in a recent report.

    A new CPSC report shows that the upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths from consumer products, including portable generators and heating appliances, continued for the 11-year period from 2010 to 2020. The estimated number of non-fire CO poisoning deaths associated with consumer products under CPSC’s jurisdiction rose to an all-time high of 254 in 2019. Although there were fewer estimated deaths, 211, in 2020, that number otherwise exceeds all earlier years in the period.

    In 2020, the highest number of CO deaths associated with any single product category, 92, were associated with generators, which are often used to heat homes when the power goes out. The second highest number, 33, were associated with portable heaters.

    Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas known as the “invisible killer.” Most CO deaths in the U.S. occur in the colder months of the year, with more than half occurring in November, December, January, and February.

    CPSC urges consumers to take safety precautions while keeping their home warm this winter.

    Generators

    A gasoline-powered generator used during weather-related power outages can produce as much CO as hundreds of cars. Since 2010, portable generators have been associated with an estimated 796 non-fire CO poisoning deaths, accounting for 40 percent of all non-fire CO deaths related to consumer products under CPSC’s jurisdiction.

    • NEVER operate a portable generator inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace, shed or other enclosed space. Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO. 
    • Always operate portable generators outside, at least 20 feet away from the house. Don’t operate a generator on a porch or in a carport. It may be convenient, but it’s too close to home and puts your family at risk of CO poisoning. Direct the generator’s exhaust away from your home and other buildings where someone can enter. Close windows and seal off vent openings that are near the generator or in the path of its exhaust.
    • Regularly check and maintain your portable generator to ensure it will work properly when needed. Read and follow all labels, instructions and warnings on the generator and in the owner’s manual.
    • Look for portable generators that have a CO shut-off safety feature. This safety feature automatically shuts off the generator when high levels of CO are present around the generator. CPSC estimates that models that are certified to the latest PGMA G300-2018 and UL 2201 safety standards reduce deaths from CO poisoning by 87% and 100%, respectively. UL 2201 certified models have reduced CO emissions in addition to the CO shut-off feature.

    Heating Systems

    Fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces and fireplaces, can be a source of fatal or hazardous CO levels. Heating systems can cause CO poisoning if they are improperly installed, poorly maintained, have defective or blocked venting systems or are misused.

    • Have a professional inspect all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents each year.
    • Clear snow away from the outside vents for fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces so that dangerous carbon monoxide does not build up in the house.

    Portable Heaters

    CPSC estimates that fuel-burning portable heaters were involved in an estimated 33 unintentional, non-fire CO poisoning deaths in 2020. Portable heaters can also cause fires.

    • Never leave portable heaters on while sleeping.
    • NEVER leave running unattended in a confined space to reduce hyperthermia hazards.
    • Place the heater on a stable, level surface, located where it will not be knocked over. 
    • Keep all sides of the portable heater at least 3 feet from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas and other items that can catch fire.
    • Fuel-burning portable heaters should never be refueled while in use; turn the heater off and allow it to cool down before refueling.
    • When using electric portable heaters, ALWAYS use a wall outlet; NEVER a power strip and NEVER run the heater’s cord under rugs or carpeting. 
    • Be mindful of children and pets around portable heaters.

    CO Alarms

    Working CO alarms save lives!

    • Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup on each level and outside separate sleeping areas at home. Interconnected CO alarms are best; when one sounds, they all sound.
    • Test CO and alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly, and replace batteries, if needed. Never ignore an alarm when it sounds. Get outside immediately. Then call 911.

    Check for recalled products

    Check to see if your home heating equipment has been recalled at www.cpsc.gov/recalls. If a product has been recalled, stop using it immediately and contact the recalling company for the remedy–a refund, repair or replacement.

    Read more safety tips in our Carbon Monoxide Safety Center.

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    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

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