Category: Recalls

  • 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

  • Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: February 12, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-062

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Cat & Jack Unicorn “Chiara” Boots

    Hazard: The unicorn horn on the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots away from children and return them 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 “Clothing” for more information. Consumers can also click the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 33,600

    Description: This recall includes the Cat & Jack “Chiara” toddlers’ unicorn boots in sizes 5-13, and size 1. The boots are white with silver shimmer, include a white zipper, and white faux fur lining. The unicorn’s horn and inner ears are silver glitter and its eyelashes and nostrils are stitched and gray in color. At the base of the unicorn’s horn is pink, purple, and blue faux fur. The back and sides of the boots contain multi-colored stripes. The model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot. The recalled model numbers begin with TARGET0930156XX, where XX corresponds to a specific sized boot.

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    Incidents/Injuries: Four consumers reported the unicorn’s horn detached. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Target stores nationwide, online at Target.com, and on Google Express from October 2018 through November 2018 for about $27.

    Manufacturer(s): Putian Licheng Phoenix Footwear CO., of Fujian, China

    Importer(s): Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Distributor(s): Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Fisher-Price Recalls Children’s Power Wheels Barbie Campers Due to Injury Hazard

    Recall Date: February 5, 2019

    Recall Number: 19-058

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers

    Hazard: The children’s ride-on Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, posing an injury hazard.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled Power Wheels away from children, stop using them and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair.

    Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-348-0751 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or www.fisher-price.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 44,000

    Description: This recall involves children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers with model number FRC29 with a grey foot pedal. The recalled ride-on vehicles are hot pink with blue accents and have the Barbie logo printed on the back. They are battery-operated and have a play kitchen, a fold out grill and pretend campfire. The model number is printed on a label under the hood.

    Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of the power wheels continuing to run after the foot pedal was released. No injuries have been reported.
    Sold Exclusively At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2018 through January 2019 for about $400.

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

    Manufactured in: Mexico

  • Women’s Iron Complete Supplements Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

    Recall date: December 19, 2018

    Recall number: 19-055

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Women’s Iron Complete Dietary Supplement (60 caplets)

    Hazard: The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these supplements could cause serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for instructions on how to obtain a refund. Consumers can return the unused product to their local GNC store for a refund.

    Consumer Contact: GNC at 888-462-2548 any time, email at customer-service@gnc-hq.com or online at www.gnc.com and click on “Recall Notice” link at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures Available Here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/womens-iron-complete-supplements-recalled-by-gnc-due-to-failure-to-meet-child-resistant

    Recall Details

    Units: About 756,000

    Description: This recall involves Women’s Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets. The recalled dietary supplement is in a white box with “Women’s Iron Complete” printed on the front in gray and red font. The box contains blister packets with a total of sixty caplets.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: GNC retail stores nationwide and online at www.gnc.com from September 2000 through August 2018, and online at www.drugstore.com from September 2000, through August 2016 for about $10.

    Manufacturer(s): Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.C. (a GNC Company)

    Distributor(s): General Nutrition Corp., of Pittsburgh, Pa.

    Manufactured In: United States

  • The Children’s Place Recalls Infant Snowsuits Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: December 18, 2018

    Recall Number: 19-053

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Infant snowsuits

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

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled snowsuits away from children, stop using them and return them to any The Children’s Place store for a full refund. Online customers will receive return instructions by email from The Children’s Place on obtaining a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: The Children’s Place toll-free at 877-752-2387 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays, or online at www.childrensplace.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Infant-Snowsuits-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 14,900 (in addition, about 750 were sold in Canada)

    Description:
    This recall involves girls’ infant snowsuits sold in infant sizes 0 to 18 months. The recalled snowsuits were sold in two styles and three colors/patterns. The style number is printed on a label sewn in to the side seam. The snowsuits are 100% polyester and the trim is 95% polyester and 5% spandex. They have matching print hoods with small ears, detachable mittens and a zipper down the front of the suit covered with a fabric snap flap at the chest.

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    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a metal snap detaching from a snowsuit. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold Exclusively At: The Children’s Place stores nationwide and online at www.childrensplace.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $50.

    Importer(s): The Children’s Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

    Manufactured In: China