Author: Marianne Halterman

Recall Date: December 18, 2015

Recall Number: 15-051

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Pink Pony Hoodies

Hazard: A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Kiddie Korral at (800) 445-7195 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kiddiekorral.com and click on the Recall tab at the top of the page.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,300

Description: This recall involves Kiddie Korral girl’s pink hooded sweatshirts with red ponies and a drawstring through the hood. The zippered front hoodies have two front pockets, are made of 100% polyester and were sold in sizes 2 through 12. A label sewn into the garment’s neck seam reads “Kiddie Korral” and a label sewn into the side seam has RN#117026 and style number 327.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the hoodies from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the hoodies to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Sold at: Children’s boutiques, gift shops and other specialty retail stores nationwide from December 2012 through November 2014 for about $25.

Distributor: Kiddie Korral, Dallas, TX

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: December 18, 2014

Recall Number: 15-049

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Animated toy

Hazard: The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 13,000

Description: This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled “5 Little Monkeys” and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey’s right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the money’s left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey’s tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words “Animated Sing-Along Monkey,” “Sing along with me!” and “I play peek-a-boo with you!” on the front. The age advisory “For ages 3+” and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.

Incidents/Injuries: Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25.

Manufacturer: Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: December 17, 2014

Recall Number: 15-048

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls

Hazard: These rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Wegmans consumer affairs toll-free at (855)-934-3663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.wegmans.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: 7,000

Description: The Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls are solid rubber balls that you can squeeze in your hand. These stress balls were sold in five colors: blue, green, orange, red and yellow and have black eyes and mouth as a smiley face printed on the front with pink, orange or yellow yarn hair on top. The balls measure about 2.5 inches in diameter. The stress balls were packaged in a clear bag with a white square label that has the “Gift Gallery” logo, model number 205617 and UPC code 0-67103-30053-6.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these stress balls and return them to any Wegmans service desk for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at: Wegmans in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia during September 2014 for about $1.

Importer: Gift Craft, of Williamsville, NY

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: December 9, 2014

Recall Number: 15-043

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Dream On Me Play Yards

Hazard: The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazards to young children.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the Recalls tab for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 10,000

Description: The recall includes Dream On Me Incredible two-level deluxe adjustable height play yards with model number starting with 436A, 436B, 436G, 436O, 436P and 436R. The play yards, made with a steel, powder-coated frame base with rolling, hooded casters, have a fabric and mesh covering that comes in a variety of colors. The play yard includes a changing top, a toy bar with soft toys for entertainment, a side pocket for storage and a carrying case. “Dream On Me” is printed on the bottom left-hand side outside of the product. The model number is printed on a label attached to the play yard’s mattress. The play yard can be folded for storage.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play yards and contact Dream On Me to receive a free repair kit.

Sold online at: Amazon, Kohls, Toys R US, WalMart, Wayfair and other online retailers from March 2010 through January 2014 for about $60.

Importer: Dream On Me, of South Plainfield, N.J.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: November 20, 2014

Recall Number: 15-035

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool

Hazard: The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada

Description: This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and LeapTM appear on one side of the multi-tool.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Remedy: Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.

Sold at: Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.

Manufacturer: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.

Manufactured in: United States

Recall Date: November 20, 2014

Recall Number: 15-032

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems

Hazard: The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Graco Children’s Products at (800) 345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com and click on the “Help Center” at the top and Recall and Safety Notifications for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 4.7 million in United States, about 202,000 in Canada, and about 10,300 in Mexico

Description: This recall includes eleven Graco and Century-branded strollers with model names Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate.  All models are a single-occupant stroller with an external sliding fold-lock hinge on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle. Strollers with a manufacture date from August 1, 2000 to September 25, 2014 are included in the recall. Model numbers and the date of manufacture are printed on the white label located at the bottom of the stroller leg just above the rear wheel.

For a complete list of all model names and numbers included in the recall, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Graco-Recalls-11-Models-of-Strollers/

Incidents/Injuries: Graco has received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger laceration.

Remedy: Contact Graco immediately for a free repair kit. Repair kits will be available from the firm at the beginning of December 2014. While waiting for a repair kit, caregivers should exercise extreme care when unfolding the stroller to be certain that the hinges are firmly locked before placing a child in the stroller. Caregivers are advised to immediately remove the child from a stroller that begins to fold to keep their fingers from the side hinge area.

Sold at: Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from August 2000 through November 2014 for about $40-70 for the stroller and about $140-$170 for the Travel System.

Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products, of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: November 14, 2014

Recall Summary

Children’s Medical Ventures, a Philips Healthcare business, today announced that the company has issued a recall of all Gel-E Donut gel pillow and Squishon 2 gel cushion products due to potential mold contamination of the products. This action follows a previous recall for these products announced in May 2014. Refer to the table below for a listing of recalled model numbers and quantities, which were manufactured and distributed between July 2012 and August 2014. The model number is printed directly on the product.

[ultimatetables 7 /]

Customers are being asked to discontinue use and dispose of all Gel-E Donut gel pillow and Squishon 2 gel cushion products in their facility, even if mold is not visible. Following these actions, customers will be asked to return a reply form indicating that these actions have been completed. Customers will be given credit for all products scrapped.

Consumer Contact: Phone: (770) 510-4681 or (770) 510-4684

Recall Details

In May 2014, Children’s Medical Ventures initiated a recall due to mold contamination of some products, which occurred during the manufacturing process. The mold types detected on the products have been identified as types which are commonly found in indoor and outdoor environments. There is potential for the mold to be transferred to patient environments once the outer pack is opened. There is the possibility of fungal infection should patients come in contact with the mold, which could be superficial or invasive and life threatening.

At the time of the initial recall, Children’s Medical Ventures implemented a process intended to reduce the presence of viable mold on the products prior to shipment. Since then, Philips has received one new report of the presence of mold on product. Because the process to eliminate the potential for mold growth has not been fully effective, the company is announcing this new recall.

The Children’s Medical Ventures Gel-E Donut gel pillow and Squishon 2 gel cushions are intended to help support an infant’s head or body in a hospital environment. The products are intended to be used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU), and neonatal care centers.

Countries where affected devices have been shipped include the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and United Kingdom.

Customers who have questions about the recall or require further information or support concerning this issue, may contact their local Philips representative at (770) 510-4681 or (770) 510-4684. Distributors outside of the U.S. should contact their local Philips representative.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.