Be Child Safe

Author: Marianne Halterman

  • Juratoys Recalls Toy Trolleys Due to Impact Injury Hazard

    Recall Date: March 29, 2017

    Recall Number: 17- 120

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Bricolo by Janod ® Push toy trolleys

    Hazard: The toy trolleys can tip backwards, posing an impact injury hazard to children.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trolleys and keep them out of the reach of young children until they have installed a repair kit. Contact Juratoys for a free repair kit that includes instructions, tools, and footers to prevent the toy from tipping backwards.

    Consumer Contact: Juratoys toll free at 877-277-1663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.janod.com and click on “Product Recall” under the “Janod Express” tab at the top of the page for more information.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Juratoys-Recalls-Toy-Trolleys

    Recall Details

    Units: About 9,900 (in addition about 640 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves four Bricolo by Janod® -push toy trolleys. The French Cocotte Cooker trolley is red with orange wheels and includes a cooktop with fried egg shapes, an oven and eight accessories, including pots and pans “Janod” printed on the side and front of the trolley and J06544 printed on the base of the toy. The DIY-Magnetic trolley is gray and black with red wheels with work station and tools. “Bricolo” is printed on the front of the DIY-Magnetic trolley and J06505 is printed on the base of the toy. The Redmaster-Magnetic DIY trolley is black and gray with red wheels and 21 accessories, including three magnetic tools and a set of gears. J06493 is printed on the base of the toy. The Barbecue trolley is brightly colored and comes with a magnetic spatula, magnetic barbecue fork, one piece of pork, two sausages, one fish, one piece of beef, and three tomatoes. J06523 is printed on the base of the toy. The trolleys measure approximately 17 inches tall and have a 1 foot by 1 foot base. Item numbers can be found here: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Juratoys-Recalls-Toy-Trolleys

    Incidents/Injuries: Juratoys has received two reports of trolleys falling backwards, both resulting in ER visits. One involved a tooth extraction the other a laceration to the child’s nose.

    Sold at: Various toy stores nationwide including Giggle and Saks Fifth Avenue, and online at Zulily.com from September 2012 to March 2017 for about $100. The Janod Barbecue trolley sold for about $70.

    Importer: Juratoys U.S. of Fairfield, N.J.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Target Recalls Magnetic Tic Tac Toe Games Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards

    Recall Date: March 29, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-119

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Magnetic tic tac toe games

    Hazard: The magnets can come off the tic tac toe game pieces, posing a choking hazard. In addition, when two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

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

    Photos available at: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Magnetic-Tic-Tac-Toe-Games

    Recall Details

    Units: About 19,000

    Description: This recall involves a magnetic tic tac toe 10 x 10 inch plywood board with nine “X” and “Heart” game pieces. The game pieces have a magnet on the back. Model number “234-25-1089” is printed on the bottom right corner of the product.

    Incidents/Injuries: Target has received one report of the magnets falling off the game piece. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2016 through February 2017 for about $5.

    Importer/Retailer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Manufactured in: China

  • LIVLY Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

    Recall Date: March 14, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-110

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s robes and two-piece pajama sets

    Hazard: The children’s robes and pajama sets fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled children’s clothing away from children and contact LIVLY for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: LIVLY toll-free at 844-350-7728 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.livlyclothing.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/LIVLY-Recalls-Childrens-Sleepwear

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,200

    Description: This recall involves children’s robes and two-piece pajama sets. The recalled two-piece sets are a long-sleeve top and pants and have a sewn-in side fabric label that has “LIVLY,” “www.livlyclothing.com” and RN number 146214 printed on it. The two-piece sets also have a printed label with “LIVLY” on the back of the neck and at the back of the pants. The recalled robes have a chest pocket on the left side with the word “Mini” embroidered on it, two pockets at the bottom and one snap-closure on the right side above the abdomen for closure. A belt is attached to the center back of the robe and an outline of a sleeping face is embroidered on the back of the robe. A fabric label with “LIVLY” and the size is sewn on the inside of the neck of the robe. More information here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/LIVLY-Recalls-Childrens-Sleepwear

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold at: Baby Elaine, Bluebelle, Le Bambini, The Hosiery Boutique, LIVLY and other specialty stores and online at Gilt.com, LivlyClothing.com and other websites from February 2016 through January 2017 for about $55 for the children’s two-piece pajama sets and $78 for the children’s robes.

    Importer: LCK Design LLC d/b/a Livly Clothing, Sunny Isles, Fla.

    Manufactured in: Peru

  • Dillard’s Recalls Baby Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: February 28, 2017

    Recall Number: 17- 099

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coats

    Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coat and return it to the nearest Dillard’s store for a full refund. To obtain a prepaid envelope to return the product by mail, customers can contact Dillard’s.

    Consumer Contact: Dillard’s at 800-345-5273 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sunday, by email at bearcoat.recall@dillards.com or online at www.dillards.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dillards-Recalls-Baby-Jackets

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,800

    Description: This recall involves the Starting Out Baby Girls 3-24 Months Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coat with style numbers F64CI801I and F64CI801N. The coat is labeled for children aged 3-24 months and has metal snap closures. It is an ivory faux fur coat with animal ears on the hood. The “Starting Out” logo and style number can be found on the tag sewn into the garment.

    Incidents/Injuries: Dillard’s has received one report of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold at: Dillard’s stores nationwide and online at www.dillards.com from September 2016 through December 2016 for about $40.

    Importer/Distributor: Dillard’s Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.

    Manufactured in: China

  • S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 28, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-098

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Helix pool slides

    Hazard: A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.

    Consumer Contact: S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on “Helix Slide Info” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-Slides

    Recall Details

    Units: About 800

    Description: This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. “S.R. Smith,” “Helix” and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7-feet, 4 inches-tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.

    Sold at: In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.

    Distributor: S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.

    Manufactured in: U.S.

  • Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 23, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-096

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink toddler swings

    Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.

    Consumer Contact: Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on Product Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Tikes-Recalls-Toddler-Swings

    Recall Details

    Units: About 540,000

    Description: This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to “10”, “11”, “12” or “13”, it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of “9” on the INNER arrow combined with “13” or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.

    Sold at: Walmart, Toys “R” Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.

    Manufacturer: Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

    Manufactured in: U. S.

  • Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards

    Recall Date: February 22, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-093

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Little Live Pets Lil Frog and Lil Frog Lily Pad toys

    Hazard: When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery’s cap can become a projectile and the battery’s chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.

    Remedy: Replace

    Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs, refrain from opening the battery compartment and contact Moose Toys for a free replacement Little Live Pet product.

    Consumer Contact: Moose Toys toll-free at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or online at www.moosetoys.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.

    Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Moose-Toys-Recalls-Toy-Frogs

    Recall Details

    Units: About 427,000 (in addition, 17,800 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves the Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys. They operate with four button batteries and jump. Little Live Pets Lil Frog has SKU: 28217 and Lil Frog Lily Pad has SKU: 28218 printed on the frog’s lower belly near its left thigh with a manufacture date code under it. The date code range is WS112016 to WS123216. The toy frogs were sold in pink, blue and green colors.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 17 reports of the battery’s cap becoming a projectile or battery chemicals leaking, including two injuries that resulted in emergency room and doctor’s office visits for eye irritation from the battery chemicals.

    Sold at: AAFES, Target, Toys “R” Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2016 through February 2017 for about $15 for the Lil Frog and $25 for the Lil Frog Lily Pad.

    Manufacturer: Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia

    Importer: Regal Logistics, of Fife, Wash.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Are Our Cities Safe… for Children?

    Dedicated to the Memory of Lavontay White, 2 years old. – Deceased

    I used to think of this Country as the safest country in the world. I still try to think of it that way, but for children in our inner-cities, I am not convinced. In Chicago, in the past few days, there have been several child fatalities caused by gun violence. The youngest child killed was 2 years old and his name was Lavontay White. The manner of his death is unacceptable to me… and should be to everyone in this Country. And, sadly, Lavontay’s death is only the tip of the iceberg!

    If people are protesting, maybe they should take the time to protest the fact that children are being killed by gun violence in our inner-cities–whether it’s due to gang violence, or drugs and the crime drugs bring to communities, or cultural and economic disparities–it doesn’t matter, the result is still the same.

    Children are dying, caught in the crossfire or intentionally killed. The lights of the most vulnerable among us– and the hope for this Country’s future– are being senselessly put out–and it’s wrong.

    What if it were your child or grandchild? What if it were mine? It seems the severity of punishment for such crimes is not enough to deter the worst bad actors. So, what are the next steps our cities’ mayors, and child and human rights advocates, must take to cure this most sick of societal ills? Do they have a plan? Is preventing harmful gun violence to children a priority on anyone’s agenda? Do children need to be removed from the crime-ridden cities to safe spaces until gun-toting gangs are eliminated and drug dealing thugs can be incarcerated? Please, will you tell me?

  • Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 16, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-088

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion Strollers with Click & Go receivers

    Hazard: A damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to infants in the car seat.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using their Click & Go receiver mounts and contact Britax for a free repair kit for single strollers. Owners of the recalled double strollers should stop using them with car seats attached.

    Consumers can continue to use their stroller or car seat independently without the car seat attached to the stroller.

    Consumer Contact: Britax online at www.us.britax.com and click on the Safety Notice on the homepage or visit us.britax.com/recall, call toll-free at 844-227-0300 from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or email Britax at stroller.recall@britax.com.

    Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Britax-Recalls-Strollers

    Recall Details

    Units: About 676,000 (in addition, about 36,400 were sold in Canada and about 4,600 were sold in Mexico)

    Description: This recall involves Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers (when used as a travel system with a car seat carrier attached). All models are folding, single or double occupant strollers and have Click & Go receiver mounts that attach the car seat carrier to the stroller frame. All colors of the stroller are included. The model number can be found on the inside of the stroller’s metal frame near the right rear wheel for single strollers and in the front middle underside of the frame on double strollers. Recalled model numbers include:

    B-Agile:

    S01298600, S01298700, S01635200, S02063600, S02063700, S02063800, S02063900, S02064000, S03803400, S03803500, S03803700, S03803800, S03803900, S04144400, S04144500, S04144600, S04144700, S04144800, S04144900, S04145000, S04183700, S04183800, S04184000, S04281200, S04281300, S04402800, S04437700, S04628500, S04884200, S04884300, S04884400, S04884500, S04975600, S04978900, S05060600, S05260200, S05511600, S05511700, S865800, S865900, S874300, S874400, S874500, S877200, S890100, S896000, S896200, S896600, S907200, S907300, S907400, S907500, S907600, S910200, S910300, S910400, S910500, S912300, S914300, S914500, S914700, S914900, S915200, S915400, S917400, S921800, S921900, S923700, U341763, U341764, U341782, U341783, U341825, U341826, U341828, U341X82, U34X782, U361763, U361818, U361819, U361825, U391875, U451835, U451837, U451841, U461763, U461764, U461782, U461783, U461825, U461826, U461828, U471818, U471819, U491842, U491843, U491844, U491908, U491909, U491910, U511875, U511877, U551835, U551837, U551841, U551861, U551862, U551863, U551864, U551865, U551905, U551906, U691878, U691879, U691881, U691882, U691884, U691904, U691905, U721895, U721896

    BOB Motion:

    S888600, S890200, S890300, S890400, S890500, S909700, S910600, S910700, S910800, S910900, S912600, U391820, U391821, U391822, U481820, U481821, U481822, U501820, U501821, U501822, U501907

    Incidents/Injuries: Britax has received 33 reports of car seats unexpectedly disconnecting from the strollers and falling to the ground, resulting in 26 reports of injuries to children, including scratches, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. In addition, Britax is aware of 1,337 reports of strollers with damaged Click & Go receiver mounts.

    Sold at: Babies R Us, buy buy Baby, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other websites from May 2011 through February 2017 for between $250 and $470 for the strollers and travel systems.

    Importer: Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Mickey Mouse Nightlights Due to Fire Hazard

    Recall Date: February 2, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-081

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights

    Hazard: Liquid from the nightlight can leak onto the electrical outlet, posing a fire hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.disneyparks.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Photos available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Walt-Disney-Parks-and-Resorts-Recalls-Mickey-Mouse-Nightlights

    Recall Details

    Units: About 3,000

    Description: This recall involves the Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlight with a Mickey Mouse face and red and white Santa hat filled with liquid and glitter. The date code FAC # 019808-16150 is printed on the bottom rear of the nightlight. The UPC code, 400009489637, is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the product packaging.

    Incidents/Injuries: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have received two reports of incidents, including one electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold exclusively at: Walt Disney World ® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Shop Disney Parks mobile app, and online at DisneyStore.com from July 2016 through November 2016 for about $15.

    Importer: Disney Destinations, LLC, d/b/a Disney Theme Park Merchandise, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

    Manufactured in: China