Category: Recalls

Recall Date: January 31, 2018

Recall Number: 18-088

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Sunny CS (cribside) nursery space heaters

Hazard: A broken motor mount can allow the electric heating element to come in contact with the interior plastic materials and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled space heaters, unplug them and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

Consumer Contact: Contact Vornado toll-free at 844-202-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on the recall graphic in the lower right corner of the homepage for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Recalls-Cribside-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Recall Details

Units: About 5,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 100 were sold in Canada.)

Description: This recall involves Vornado Sunny CS (cribside) model EH1-0090 electric space heaters. They were sold in white with an accent of melon and gray colors. The heaters measure approximately 12 inches high, 8 inches deep and 11 inches at the base. The controls are mounted in a soft touch panel on the top of the unit with a multi-color display in the center of the control panel. “Vornadobaby” is printed on the side of the heater. The Vornado logo is printed on the front center of the unit. The model/type “SUNNY CS EH1-0090” and serial number are printed on a silver decal on the bottom of the unit under the elastic cord wrap. The recalled heaters have the numbers 1 and 7 as the fourth and fifth digits of the serial number (XXX17-XXXXXX).

Incidents/Injuries: Vornado has received five reports of the electric heaters catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At: Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy Baby and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Vornado.com and other websites from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $100.

Importer(s): Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.

Distributor(s): Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: January 25, 2018

Recall Number: 18-084

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Lights & Lullabies travel mobiles

Hazard: The clamp attaching the mobile to the crib rail can break causing the mobile to fall, posing an injury hazard to an infant in the crib.

Remedy: Refund; Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mobiles and contact Vtech for a full refund or a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or register online at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.

Recall Details

Units: About 37,000 in the U.S. (In addition, 4,800 were sold in Canada.)

Description: This recall involves VTech Lights & Lullabies Travel mobiles. The recalled mobiles were sold in blue and pink. The model numbers are 80-503000 (blue) and 80-503050 (pink). The pink mobile was sold exclusively at Amazon.com. The mobile has a white and pink or white and blue plastic arm that clamps onto the side of a crib. It has three star attachments that hang from the top. The mobile has a music button that plays music, nature sounds and nursery rhymes. The mobile measures 5 inches wide by 15.8 inches tall.The model numbers are printed on the battery compartment door.

Incidents/Injuries: Vtech has received six reports of the clamp cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Kmart, Walmart and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from February 2017 through November 2017 for about $25

Importer: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Distributor: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights,Ill.

Manufacturer: VTech Electronics Ltd, of China

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: January 25, 2018

Recall Number: 18-083

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles

Hazard: The ears on the elephant rattles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: VTech at 800-521-2010 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at vtechkids.com and click on Support for more information or at https://www.vtechkids.com/support/support_form.

Recall Details

Units: About 280,000

Description: This recall involves Vtech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

Incidents/Injuries: Vtech has received five reports of the ears breaking off of the rattle. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Mills Fleet Farm, Seventh Avenue, and online at Amazon.com and zulily.com from November 2015 through November 2017 for about $8.

Importer: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Distributor: VTech Electronics North America LLC, of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Manufacturer: VTech Electronics Limited, of China

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: January 24, 2018

Recall Number: 18-082

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Fidget spinner keychains

Hazard: The center post on the fidget spinner can become loose or fall out, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled keychains and contact Fashion Accessory Bazaar for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Fashion Accessory Bazaar toll-free at 888-320-3299 any time, email at supportdesk@fabny.com or online at www.fabny.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 20,000

Description: This recall involves Pokemon fidget spinner keychains. The keychains have a silver metal key ring with a metal bar attached to it with a Pokemon-themed fidget spinner on the end of the metal bar. The fidget spinner is red and white in the center and yellow around the outside. They measure about ½ inch high by 2 1/2 inches wide by 4 ½ inches long.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Bonita Marie Int., Gamestop, Wonderland stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2017 through November 2017 for between $7 and $10.

Importer: Fashion Accessory Bazaar, of New York, N.Y.

Distributor: Fashion Accessory Bazaar, of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Fashion Accessory Bazaar, of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: January 9, 2017

Recall Number: 18-078

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Tuo Convertible High Chairs

Hazard: The front legs on the highchair can detach from the seat, posing fall and injury hazards to children.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Skip Hop for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Skip Hop toll-free at 888-282-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.skiphop.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Convertible-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 7,900 in U.S. (In addition, 2,000 in Canada)

Description: This recall involves the charcoal colored Tuo convertible high chair, which can be converted into a toddler chair. The style numbers are 304200 and 304200CN with a date code found on the back of the chair as follows: HH102016, HH11/2016, HH3/2017 and HH4/2017. The highchairs have a reversible seat pad, removable tray, 5-point harness, beechwood footrest and legs.

Incidents/Injuries: Skip Hop has received 13 reports of the legs of the high chairs detaching, resulting in two reports of bruises to children.

Sold At: Babies ”R” Us, Buy Buy Baby, Target, Kohls, Dillards and other children specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Skiphop.com from December 2016 through September 2017 for about $160.

Importer(s): Skip Hop, Inc., of New York

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: December 21, 2017

Recall Number: 18-070

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s three-piece pajama sets

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

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajama sets away from children and contact Wohali for instructions on receiving a pre-paid shipping label to return the pajama sets to Wohali in exchange for a full refund in the form of a Bass Pro gift card.

Consumer Contact: Wohali toll-free at 833-282-0442 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by email cs@wohalioutdoors.com.

Recall Details

Units: About 26,800 in the U.S. (In addition, 2,000 units were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves children’s 100 percent polyester, three-piece pajama sets that include a printed long-sleeve shirt, pants and a coordinating solid color robe that has matching printed lapels and cuffs. The sets have a printed label with “BASS PRO SHOPS” on the back of the neck of the long-sleeve shirt and robe and at the back of the pants. Each of the garments also has a sewn-in side label that has “RN number 74747” printed on it, and underneath that label another sewn-in label that has PO# 3515 or 3516, a style number, and the phone number 1-800-BASS PRO. Only sleepwear in the style numbers below and with a label identifying PO# 3515 or 3516 are included in the recall.

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Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively At: Bass Pro Shops stores, catalog, and online at basspro.com from October 2016 through August 2017 for about $25.

Importer: Wohali Outdoors LLC, of Broken Arrow, Okla.

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada’s press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/65454r-eng.php

Recall Date: December 12, 2017

Recall Number: 18-058

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Crib and toddler bed mattresses

Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact Dream On Me to receive a free mattress cover to bring the mattress into compliance with the federal flammability standard.

Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at 877-201-4317 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on “Customer Care” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 23,400

Description: This recall involves Dream On Me spring and foam mattresses for cribs and toddler beds. The recalled mattresses were sold in a variety of colors and prints. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a tag on the top center of the mattress.

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Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Amazon.com, Kohls.com, ToyRUs.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from January 2016 through December 2016 for between $40 and $90.

Manufacturer: Dream On Me, of Piscataway, N.J.

Manufactured in: U.S.

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By Kelsey M. Mackin | December 4, 2017

The Kroger Co. is recalling almost six months worth of its Comforts For Baby brand purified water with fluoride because samples have tested positive for mold contamination. Various grocery chains in 14 states are recalling the implicated infant water.

“The FDA is issuing this consumer alert to reach parents and caregivers who may have bought the product, which is intended for infants,” according to the alert posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website today.

Kroger testing identified Talaromyces penicillium mold in the water after consumers complained about mold in the product. Although the water is sold in clear containers, consumers may not be able to see mold that is present. Anyone with the recalled water is urged to throw away any unused portions or return to the place of purchase for a refund.

The 1-gallon plastic jugs of the “Comforts For Baby Purified Water with Fluoride” are labeled with “DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202.” The affected products also bear the plant code 51-4140 and the UPC number 0 41260 37597 2. Consumers can also identify the recalled water by looking for “sell by” dates between April 26, 2018, and Oct. 10, 2018.

According to the consumer alert, Kroger distributed the recalled water to retailers including Food 4 Less, Jay C, Jay C Food Plus, Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Owen’s, Payless Super Market, and Ruler stores. Those retailers with locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia have been ordered to recall the infant water.

Symptoms of exposure to mold, including Talaromyces penicillium, can cause immediate or delayed allergic reactions from inhaling or touching the mold or microscopic mold spores. Allergic reactions can include including sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, skin rash and anaphylactic shock.

Mold can also cause asthma attacks. Molds can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs, even in people who aren’t allergic to them, according to FDA.

“Drinking water or other products contaminated with Talaromyces penicillium may affect infants who have HIV or other conditions that cause immune compromise,” according to the alert.

“These individuals may become infected and this may lead to serious health consequences.”

Consumers should consult a health care professional if they believe their infant has consumed any of the recalled water.

Recall Date: November 29, 2017

Recall Number: 18-045

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Clay craft kits

Hazard: Mold can be present in the clay, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled craft kits and return them to Babies“R”Us or Toys“R”Us for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: Toys“R”Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/ToysRUs-Recalls-Clay-Craft-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure-Sold-at-BabiesRUs-and-ToysRUs

Recall Details

Units: About 6,000

Description: This recall involves “totally me!” clay craft kits. Model number AD11244 is printed on the bottom of the box. The “totally me!” logo is printed on the front of the craft kit box.

The clay craft kits contain:

• two bricks of air dry acrylic paints
• paint brush
• three sculpting tools
• plastic rolling pin
• sponge
• 19.5” x 15.25” instructional work mat
• two texture rollers
• plastic clay cutting tool
• 12” ribbon

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of mold in the clay. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us stores nationwide from January 2017 through October 2017 for about $10.

Importer(s): Toys“R”Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Distributor(s): Toys“R”Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: November 21, 2017

Recall Number: 18-042

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s pajamas

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

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

Consumer Contact:
Woolino toll-free at 844-882-8080 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at contact@woolino.com or online at www.woolino.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Woolino-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard

Recall Details

Units: About 4,100

Description: This recall involves children’s 100 percent merino wool one-piece, long-sleeve, footed pajamas. They have a blue, gray, lilac or lilac gray horizontal stripe print and a zipper that extends from the center of the neckline down to the left ankle. The sleepwear was sold in sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and 2T. Woolino and the size are printed on the back of the neckline.

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

Sold At: Clothes Pony and Caro Bambino stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Zulily.com and Woolino.com from May 2015 through November 2017 for between $50 and $60.

Importer(s): Jojo Group LLC, of Rocky River, Ohio

Distributor(s): Woolino, of Westlake, Ohio

Manufactured In: China