Author: Marianne Halterman

  • Hush Recalls Anesthetic Gels, Sprays and Foam Soaps Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

    Recall Date: May 15, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-120

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Hush gels, sprays and Hush foam soaps

    Hazard: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put the product on their skin or ingest it.

    Remedy: Replace, Refund. Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free replacement product or free replacement child-resistant cap.

    Consumer Contact: Hush toll-free at 888-723-3730 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at care@hushanesthetic.com or online at https://hushanesthetic.com/ and click on “Recall” for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 275,000

    Description: This recall involves Hush gel, spray and foam soap products containing 4% lidocaine. The gel and spray were sold in 2 and 4-ounce sizes and the foam soap was sold in 1.7-ounce size. The bottles are white or black and have printed in green at the front the Hush logo or the phrase Hush and the type of product. The Drug Facts label is on the back. The lot number and expiration date are stamped on the bottom of the container. All lot numbers included in the recall.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Online at hushanesthetic.com, amazon.com, kingpintattoosupply.com, unitedtattoosupply.com and at tattoo studios nationwide from January 2009 through November 2018 for between $15 and $46.

    Distributor: DDA Distributors, Inc., dba Hush Anesthetic, Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.

    Manufacturer: A.I.G. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla..

    Manufactured in: United States

  • Beaba Recalls Baby Food Steam Cooker/Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

    Recall Date: May 15, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-122

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Babycook Neo steam cooker/blenders

    Hazard: The glass bowl can break, posing a laceration hazard.

    Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Babycook Neo and contact Beaba for a free replacement bowl.

    Consumer Contact: Beaba toll-free at 855-602-3222 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at contact@beabausa.com or online at www.BeabaUSA.com/recall and submit a request.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 5,000 (in addition, about 650 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves the Beaba Babycook Neo Midnight and Cloud baby food makers. The Babycook Neo is A/C powered and steams and blends food. It measures about 9 inches wide and 9 inches high with a detachable glass bowl. The Midnight is dark blue with a white handled glass bowl with the reference number 912645 on the bottom. The Cloud is white with a gray handled glass bowl with the reference number 912646 on the bottom.

    Incidents/Injuries: Beaba has received about 300 reports of the glass bowl shattering, including three incidents of minor injuries.

    Sold At: BeabaUsa.com, Buy Buy Baby, Williams Sonoma, Indigo, Albee Baby, Bed Bath & Beyond, West Coast Kids, Nini and Loli, Liapela, Albee Baby, Baby’s Planet, Baby Square, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crocodile Baby Store, Lil Baby Sprouts, Macrobaby, Mini Jake, Mon Beau Bebe, Mum and Mini, Pizzazzz Kidz, Snuggle Bugz, Sprout San Francisco, Traveling Tikes, and USA Baby & Child, and other children’s stores nationwide, and online at the listed stores from July 2018 through February 2019 for between $200 and $250.

    Importer: Beaba USA, of New York, N.Y.

    Manufacturer: Beaba SAS, of France

    Manufactured in: France

    In Conjunction With: Canada. Health Canada’s press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69904r-eng.php

  • Igloo Recalls Marine Coolers Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

    Recall Date: May 8, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-117

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Igloo Marine Elite Coolers

    Hazard: The cooler’s stainless-steel latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact Igloo for instructions on removing and disposing of the old latch and for a free replacement latch.

    Consumer Contact: Igloo toll-free at 866-509-3503 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.igloocoolers.com and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom left of the webpage.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 60,000

    Description: This recall includes only Igloo Marine Elite line of coolers that are white with stainless-steel latches. The coolers were made for use on boats and marine environments.

    The Igloo logo is embossed on the metal latch and on the outside of the coolers. The coolers were sold in 54, 72, 94, 110, and 150 quart sizes. “Igloo Marine Elite Cooler” and the quart size are printed on a label on the coolers. The 110 quart model of the cooler has two wheels and a metal handle that can be used to pull the cooler.

    Igloo cooler models
    Igloo Marine Elite 54 quart
    Igloo Marine Elite 72 quart
    Igloo Marine Elite Legend 94 quart
    Igloo Marine Elite Glide 110 quart
    Igloo Marine Elite Contour 150 quart

    Incidents/Injuries: Igloo has received one report of a child who became entrapped in the cooler before being freed by an adult.

    Sold At: West Marine, Sportman’s Warehouse, other home and recreational stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and www.igloocoolers.com from January 2015 through March 2019 for between $10 and $180.

    Manufacturer: Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas

    Manufactured in: USA

  • Kids II Recalls All Rocking Sleepers Due to Reports of Deaths

    Recall Date: April 26, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-112

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: All models of Kids II Rocking Sleepers

    Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in the Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Kids II for a refund or voucher.

    Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Kids II toll-free at 1-866-869-7954 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kids2.comand click on “IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kids-II-Recalls-All-Rocking-Sleepers-Due-to-Reports-of-Deaths

    Recall Details

    Units: Approximately 694,000

    Description: All models of Kids II Rocking Sleepers. A full list of the names and model numbers affected is below:

    Find Style Number & Product Name here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kids-II-Recalls-All-Rocking-Sleepers-Due-to-Reports-of-Deaths

    Incidents/Injuries: Since the 2012 product introduction, five infant fatalities have occurred in the Kids II Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

    Sold At: Major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Toys “R” Us and online from March 2012 through April 26, 2019 for approximately $40-$80.

    Importer(s): Kids II, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia

    Manufactured In: China

  • Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Toy Train Carts Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: April 23, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-110

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Wooden Train Carts

    Hazard: The steam dome on the toy train’s engine car can come loose, posing a choking hazard

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should take the recalled toy train cart away from children immediately and return it to the nearest Flying Tiger Copenhagen store for a full refund. No receipt is needed.

    Consumer Contact: Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at 844-350-0560 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info.us@flyingtiger.com, or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Toy-Train-Carts-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 2,200

    Description: This recall involves all five pieces of the wooden toy train carts. The train carts have a blue base, and colorful wagon on top, as either the front part of the train, with two steam domes, an apple cart, a wood log cart, a milk cart and a caboose cart. All train carts were sold with a white label, which was placed around each cart with a nylon string. The model number (3010874) and batch number (211693US) is printed on the label. Each piece has been sold individually.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores nationwide from November 2018 through March 2019 for about $2.

    Manufacturer(s): Zhejiang Ruyi Industry Co., LTD., of China

    Importer(s): Zebra A/S, of Copenhagen, Denmark

    Distributor(s): Tiger Retail East Coast LLC, of New York

    Manufactured In: China

  • Target Recalls Wooden Toy Vehicles Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: April 18, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-108

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Bullseye’s Playground wooden toy vehicles

    Hazard: The wheels on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Target Store for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT daily or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Toys” for more information or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 495,000

    Description: This recall includes the Bullseye’s Playground toy vehicles. The vehicles were sold individually in stores and as an 8-pack assortment online. The vehicles include a caboose, Santa in sleigh, ice cream truck/food truck, train, police car, fire truck, taxi, and digger. The item number, DPCI (model number), and UPC can all be found on a white sticker placed on the bottom of each vehicle. Item numbers included in the recall include:

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    Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of the wheels detaching including a report of a missing wheel when opened. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from October 2018 through November 2018 for about $1 for individual vehicles and for about $8 for the 8-pack.

    Manufacturer: Zhejiang HuangyanXingbo Crafts Factory, of China

    Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Supplier: Horizon Group USA Inc., of Warren, NJ

    Manufactured in: China

  • Go Couture Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

    Recall Date: April 17, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-106

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s loungewear sets

    Hazard: The children’s loungewear sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungewear and contact Go Couture for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Go Couture at 800-261-6899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at moshe@gojeans.com or online at www.gocouturekids.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 120

    Description: This recall involves Go Couture children’s loungewear sets. The sets are made of 47% polyester, 47% rayon and 6% spandex blended knit with a long-sleeve top and pant set. The long-sleeve top has a Henley neckline. The pants have an elastic waist band and a ribbed cuff at the ankle. The loungewear sets were available in pink and blue and sold in children’s sizes 12 months to 12 years. “GoCotureKids” is printed inside the garment on the neck label.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Uname it, Pajama Mama, Blew Boutique and other children’s stores nationwide and online at gocouturekids.com from August 2016 through November 2018 for $38.

    Distributor: Go Couture, of Vernon, Calif.

    Manufactured in: United States

  • Fisher-Price Recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers Due to Reports of Deaths

    Release Date: April 12, 2019

    Release Number: 19-105

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: All Models of Rock ‘n Play Sleeper

    Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher.

    Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or at 866-812-6518 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 4.7 million products

    Description: This recall involves all Rock ‘n Play Sleepers.

    Incidents/Injuries: Since the 2009 product introduction, over 30 infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled over while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

    Sold at: Major retailers for approximately $40-149.

    Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: April 2, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-093

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Infant Cheetah Fur jackets

    Hazard: The jacket’s snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amerex-Group-Recalls-Infant-Fur-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,550

    Description: This recall involves a faux fur mid-weight jacket sold in infant sizes 12 to 24 months. The underside of the jacket’s label contains the printed style number C2185125-CT or C218525. Amerex Group is printed on a label underneath the washing instructions label.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.

    Sold At: Carter’s, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, stores nationwide and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019 for about $65.

    Manufacturer(s): Pinghu Tianli Garment Co., LTD, of Jiaxing, China

    Distributor(s): Amerex Group, LLC, of New York, N.Y.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Midwest-CBK Recalls Baby Rattle Socks Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: March 28, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-092

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Baby Rattle Socks

    Hazard: Small ornaments can detach from the socks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from children and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Midwest-CBK at 800-394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email productrecovery@mwcbk.com for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Midwest-CBK-Recalls-Baby-Rattle-Socks-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 22,600 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves various styles of Midwest Gift brand Baby Rattle Socks – Perfect Pair. The socks are 100% cotton and have an animal or character sewn onto the toe of the socks, including a snowman, reindeer, whale, flamingo, tiger, or shark. The socks were sold in children’s sizes 0 to 12 months

    Incidents/Injuries: Midwest-CBK has received one incident of the rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Boutique gift stores nationwide from October 2017 through December 2018 for about $10.

    Importer(s): Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.

    Distributor(s): Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.

    Manufactured In: China