Category: Recalls

  • Sandoz Recalls Losartan Potassium and Ezetimibe Prescription Drug Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements

    Recall Date: August 29, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-194

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Losartan Potassium and Ezetimibe prescription drug bottles

    Hazard: The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed by children.

    Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately secure the medications to keep them out of the sight and reach of children and contact Sandoz for a free replacement child resistant bottle cap. Once the medication is secured, consumers can continue to use the medication as directed.

    Consumer Contact: Sandoz at 800-525-8747 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday or online at www.us.sandoz.com and click on “Patients and Customers” then “Product Safety Notices.”

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Sandoz-Recalls-Losartan-Potassium-and-Ezetimibe-Prescription-Drug-Bottles-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-ChildResistant-Closure-Requirements

    Recall Details

    Units: About 636,000

    Description: This recall involves bottles of prescription medications Losartan Potassium and Ezetimibe from Sandoz with certain lot numbers. The recalled bottles have “Sandoz,” the name of the medication, dosage, and NDC on the front of the bottle labels and the lot number and expiration date on the side of the bottle labels. The recall includes the following:

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    Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

    Sold At: Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2018 through August 2019. The container was included in the price of the medication, which varied based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.

    Distributor(s): Sandoz Inc., of Princeton, N.J.

    Manufactured In: Slovenia

  • Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: August 27, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-186

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles

    Hazard: The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.

    Consumer Contact: Contigo toll-free at 888-262-0622 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gocontigo.com/recall or www.gocontigo.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Contigo-Recalls-57-Million-Kids-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 5.7 million (In addition, about 157,000 were sold in Canada and about 28,000 sold in Mexico)

    Description: This recall involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles. The base and cover of the clear silicon spout will always be BLACK. Only black color spout base and spout cover models are included in this recall. Contigo is printed on the rim and along the front near the bottom of the bottle. The water bottles come in three sizes (13 ounce, 14 ounce and 20 ounce) and four bottle colors (solid color, graphics, stainless steel and stainless steel solid colors). The water bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs.

    Incidents/Injuries: Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children’s mouths.

    Sold At: Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online on various websites from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24.

    Importer(s): Contigo USA, of Chicago, Ill.

  • SAMpark Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

    Recall Date: August 20, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-185

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Children’s pajamas

    Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear that requires sleepwear to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and contact SAMpark for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: SAMpark collect call at 860- 906-6285 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at sales@samparkusa.com or online at www.samparkusa.com and click on the “Product Recalls” tab located under the “Help Tab” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/SAMpark-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 185

    Description: This recall includes children’s 100 percent cotton knit, two-piece short-sleeve top and pant pajama sets. The pajama sets were sold in sizes 6 to 12 months through size 10Y. The recalled pajama sets have the following prints: Acrofish Neon, Crab, Elephant, Jellyfish, Mooch, Monkey, and Seahorse. A sewn-in neck label states “almirah www.almirah.com.”

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Nine children’s boutique stores: Annabelles (Massachusetts), Banbury Cross (Louisiana), Elegant Child (Florida), Joanna’s Cuties (New Jersey), Lamb’s Ear (North Caroline), Matilda’s (Florida), Saltwater (Connecticut), Stella & Ruby (New York) and Whimsies (Virginia) from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $30.

    Distributor(s): SAMpark LLC, of Bloomfield, Conn.

    Manufactured In: India

  • Crate and Barrel Recalls Push Walkers Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

    Recall Date: August 20, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-184

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Activity Push Walkers

    Hazard: Walkers can be damaged over time exposing sharp points and small parts, posing choking and laceration hazards to small children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled push walkers, put it out of reach of young children and contact Crate and Barrel for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Crate and Barrel at 800-451-8217 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Saturday and Sundays, email or online at www.crateandbarrel.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Push-Walkers-Due-to-Choking-and-Laceration-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,500

    Description: This recall involves Crate and Barrel Activity Push Walkers also known as Baby Push Walkers used to aid toddlers learning how to walk. The wooden recalled walkers stand about 17 inches high on four wheels and include a variety of integrated child development activities on their face. The SKU Number 124-248 can be found on a white 1-square-inch sticker on the bottom of the walkers.

    Incidents/Injuries: Crate and Barrel has received three reports of small parts becoming exposed. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Exclusively online at www.crateandbarrel.com from January 2019 through April 2019 for about $100.

    Importer(s): Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

    Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • London Bridge Recalls Sock and Wrist Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: July 31, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-178

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Infant Sock and Wrist Rattle Sets

    Hazard: Rattles sewn inside the socks and wristbands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the sock and rattle sets, take them away from children and return them to the store where it was purchased or contact London Bridge to receive a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: London Bridge at 800-653-5048 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@maisonchiconline.com or online at www.maisonchiconline.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/London-Bridge-Recalls-Sock-and-Wrist-Rattle-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 7,500

    Description: This recall involves a set of matching baby socks and wristband which contain a small rattle sewn inside the wristband and the toe of each sock. The sets were sold in various colors and styles, including strawberry, ladybug, animals and sports themes. The product is labeled for ages 0-6 months. The hang tag on the product has the London Bridge name and logo and ‘Baby Wrist Rattle and Rattle Sock Set 0-6 months.’ The back of the hang tag includes fiber content and care information, Batch #608315, Date code October 2018 and the Item # (LB5000, LB5001, LB5002, LB5003, LB5004, LB5005, LB5006 or LB5007).

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sock and rattle sets, take them away from children and return them to the store where it was purchased or contact London Bridge to receive a full refund.

    Incidents/Injuries: London Bridge has received one report of the stuffed rattle portions detaching. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Independent boutique stores nationwide from January 2019 through May 2019 for about $7.

    Importer(s): Maison Chic, of Atlanta, Ga.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Dorel Juvenile Group USA Recalls Inclined Sleepers Due to Safety Concerns About Inclined Sleep Products

    Recall Date: July 31, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-177

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinet; Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet

    Hazard: Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher.

    Consumer Contact: Call Dorel toll-free at 877-657-9546 or text Dorel at 812-373-6673 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at inclinesleeperrecall@djgusa.com, or online www.safety1st.com at and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Dorel-Juvenile-Group-USA-Recalls-Inclined-Sleepers-Due-to-Safety-Concerns-About-Inclined-Sleep-Products

    Recall Details

    Units: About 24,000

    Description: This recall involves the Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Bassinet with model number BT055CSY and the Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet with model number BT071DHS. The model numbers are located on a label on the underneath side of the fabric of the inclined sleeper pad. The inclined sleepers are rectangular shaped with a soft bottom, cushioned fabric, stand approximately two feet off the floor and are designed for sleeping or napping infants from birth to six months of age. The Eddie Bauer Slumber and Sooth Bassinet is beige. The Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinet is purple.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Target, Kmart, Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2014 through February 2017 for about $60.

    Manufacturer(s): Dorel China, of China

    Importer(s): Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Foxboro, Mass.

    Distributor(s): Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Foxboro, Mass.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Stokke Recalls Infant Steps Bouncers Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: July 25, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-174

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Stokke® Steps™ Bouncers

    Hazard: The Stokke Steps Bouncer can detach from the Stokke Steps Chair, posing a fall hazard to the child in the Bouncer.

    Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the Stokke Steps Bouncer in combination with the Stokke Steps Chair and contact Stokke for a free repair kit. Visit https://reclamations.stokke.com/stepsbouncer to check if the bouncer is included in the recall. Once confirmed, consumers should register on the site to receive repair instructions. Consumers can continue to use the Stokke Steps Bouncers and the Stokke Steps Chairs separately.

    Consumer Contact: Stokke by email at info-usa@stokke.com, toll-free at 877-978-6553 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or visit www.stokke.com and click on the link for product recalls for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Stokke-Recalls-Infant-Steps-Bouncers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 5,400

    Description: This recall includes Stokke Steps Bouncers. The bouncers are a part of Stokke Steps all-in-one modular seating system and can be used in combination with the Stokke Steps Chair from birth up to the age of about six months. The Stokke Steps Bouncers have a plastic arm and fabric seat and measure about 31 inches by 25 inches by 21 inches. Stokke is printed on the care label and the law tag on the bottom of the recalled bouncers. Only Stokke Steps Bouncers with one of the following item numbers and with a serial number found at https://reclamations.stokke.com/stepsbouncer are included in this recall. The item and serial numbers are printed on the tracking label found underneath the bouncer seat plastic frame.

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    Incidents/Injuries: Stokke has received one report of a consumer having difficulty attaching the Steps Bouncer to the Steps Chair. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Juvenile product stores nationwide, online at www.stokke.com and www.Amazon.com from February 2014 through December 2018 for about $200.

    Manufacturer(s): DPI BV, of Netherlands

    Importer(s): Stokke LLC, of Stamford, Conn.

    Manufactured In: Netherlands

  • H&M Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

    Recall Date: July 25, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-176

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Children’s pajamas

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

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajama tops and contact H&M for a full refund, plus a $20 gift card.

    Consumer Contact: H&M toll-free at 855-466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. CT any day of the week or online at www.hm.com and click on Legal & Privacy and then Recalled Items for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/H&M-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 9,000

    Description: This recall involves two styles of children’s 100 percent cotton knit, long-sleeve top and pant pajama sets. The pajamas were sold in sizes 2 through 10.

    The first style was sold as a set of two pajamas. The recalled tops from this set include: a pink long-sleeve top with a dog’s face screen-printed onto the front, and two extended 3D fabricated ears. The gray long-sleeve top includes a pink bow trim located at the neckline, a pink heart screen-printed on the left chest and is paired with long pants (pink and polka dot print.) Both the top with the dog’s face and the gray top with the pink bow are being recalled. The product code for this pajama set is 0494860.

    The second style was sold as a single set. The recalled top is a white long-sleeve top with a cat’s face screen-printed on the front with two extended 3D fabricated ears, paired with long white polka dot pants. Only the top is included in this recall. The product code for this pajama set is 0537645.

    The seven-digit product (P/N) number is located on the wash care label inside the garment.

    Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

    Sold At: H&M stores nationwide and online at www.hm.com from July 2018 to May 2019 for between $14.99 and $24.99.

    Importer(s): H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of New York, N.Y.

    Manufactured In: Bangladesh

  • Trek Recalls Kickster Bikes Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: July 24, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-173

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Trek Kickster

    Hazard: The steer tube clamp on the bike can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

    Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

    Consumer Contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Trek-Recalls-Kickster-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 11,560 (In addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves all model year 2013 through 2019 Trek Kicksters. The bikes are made for toddlers who are learning how to ride a two wheeler. The kicksters do not have pedals so children can focus on balancing. They come in black, blue, red and pink and “TREK” is written on the crossbar.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bikes away from children and take it to a Trek retailer for a free repair.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor scrapes and bruising.

    Sold At: Independent bicycle stores nationwide and online at www.trekbikes.com and other online retailers from August 2012 through April 2019 for about $170.

    Manufacturer(s): Lee Chi Enterprises Co., of Taiwan

    Importer(s): Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

    Distributor(s): Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.

  • The Boppy Company Recalls Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories Due to Suffocation Hazard

    Recall Date: July 23, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-171

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Boppy Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories

    Hazard: The head support area can be overstuffed and cause the infant’s head to be tilted too far forward, posing a suffocation hazard

    Remedy: Refund. Consumer should immediately stop using the head support and contact The Boppy Company for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: The Boppy Company toll-free at 888-772-6779 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@boppy.com or online at www.boppy.com and click on important recall information at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Infant-Head-and-Neck-Support-Accessories-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: 14,000

    Description: This recall involves Boppy Head and Neck support sold in two styles: Ebony Floral and Heathered Gray with model numbers 4150114 and 4150117. The model number is printed on the fabric label on the back of the head support. The product is an accessory to be used in infant swings, bouncers and strollers.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of babies’ heads being pushed forward chin to chest by the product. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Target, Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile products and discount furniture stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2019 through May 2019 for about $20.

    Importer(s): The Boppy Company LLC, of Golden, Colo.

    Manufactured In: China