Category: Recalls

Recall Date: December 16, 2015

Recall Number: 16-059

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Skip Hop crib mobiles

Hazard: The strap attaching the product to the crib rail can break, posing an injury hazard if the product falls on the infant in the crib.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mobiles and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a $75 coupon towards the purchase of a new Skip Hop product.

Consumer Contact: Skip Hop toll-free at 877-475-4746 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@skiphop.com or online at www.skiphop.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page under “Customer Care” for more information.

Recall Details

Photos available at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Crib-Mobiles/

Units: About 3,500 (an additional 850 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall includes the Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies projection crib mobiles. The mobile has a white plastic arm that attaches to the side of a crib with four blinking, glowing leaves with stuffed animal attachments. The mobile also has a projector on the top of the mobile that projects stars on the ceiling and plays eight nursery lullabies. The dangling stuffed animals on the mobile include a yellow and gray giraffe, a green turtle with a gray and white polka-dot shell, a brown and tan monkey and a gray and white striped owl. The mobiles measure 17.5 inches long by 14 inches wide by 22 inches tall. SKIP HOP and the model number 185509 are printed on the back of the mobile base.

Incidents/Injuries: Skip Hop has received 8 reports of the strap attaching the mobile to the crib breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby and other independent juvenile specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and skiphop.com from July 2015 to November 2015 for about $65.

Importer: Skip Hop Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/56338r-eng.php

Recall Date: November 24, 2015

Recall Number: 16-042

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Roman shades

Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.

Consumer Contact: Lutron Electronics toll-free at 844-478-2033 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lutron.com and click on Important Safety Notice.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Lutron-Electronics-Recalls-Roman-Shades/

Recall Details

Units: About 240 in United States

Description: This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold at: 54 Electric (formerly, Pfeiffer Electric), Bekins, Burgin Drapery Workroom, Don Fillers & Associates (DFA), Rosenburg Power Window Treatments and other residential window shading dealers from December 2009 through July 2015 for between $675 and $8,000.

Manufacturer: Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.

Manufactured in: United States

Recall Date: October 28, 2015

Recall Number: 16-022

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Avengers and Darth Vader Themed Water Bottles

Hazard: The gray paint on the metal portion of the water bottle can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles from children and return them to the nearest Pottery Barn Kids store or contact the firm’s toll-free number for free shipping information. Consumers will have the option of a full refund or replacement water bottle, plus a $20 Pottery Barn Kids gift card.

Consumer Contact: Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at 844-421-8062 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily, or online at www.potterybarnkids.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Photos available at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pottery-Barn-Kids-Recalls-Avengers-and-Darth-Vader-Water-Bottles/

Recall Details

Units: About 15,200 (in addition, 430 units were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Avengers and Darth Vader themed stainless steel water bottles with images of Thor, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man on one and an image of Darth Vader and the Death Star on the other style. The water bottles are gray with a blue or black plastic top, a vacuum-valve stopper and are 5 ½ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches in diameter. SKU number 7939721 (Avengers) or 7939721 (Darth Vader) is printed on the price sticker affixed to the bottom of the bottle, along with one of the following date codes: 12/2013, 8/2014 or 12/2014. A tracking label imprinted on the underside of the bottle contains the date code printed along with the words, “Pottery Barn Kids,” “LOT 1, BATCH 1” and “JINHUA, CHINA.”

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold exclusively at: Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from June 2014 through September 2015 for about $16.

Importer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufacturer: Amax Enterprises (HK) Limited, of China

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55598r-eng.php

Recall Date: October 28, 2015

Recall Number: 16-019

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Child bicycle trailers

Hazard: Trailers with black plastic tow bar receivers can separate from the tow bar when they appear to be connected, posing a crash hazard to the child in the trailer.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and contact Burley for a free safety strap kit with tools and instructions for installation and a coupon for a 20 percent discount on the purchase of any Burley accessory. Consumers should also inspect the black plastic tow bar receiver. If it appears to be cracked or damaged, consumers should also request a free replacement tow bar receiver.

Consumer Contact: Burley Design at 800-311-5294 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.burley.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Photos available at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Burley-Design-Recalls-Child-Bicycle-Trailers/

Recall Details

Units: About 34,000 (in addition about 820 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves seven models of Burley Design child bicycle trailers manufactured from 2009 to 2015. The trailers allow cyclists to tow children behind their bicycles while riding. The trailers are connected to the bicycle by a tow bar, which attaches to the rear axle of the bicycle on one end and to a tow bar receiver on the trailer at the other end. The tow bar receiver is on the front left side of the trailer as it faces the rear wheel of the bicycle. Recalled trailers have a black plastic tow bar receiver with an integrated wheel guard. Recalled trailers can be identified by the first four characters of the serial numbers on the trailer. The serial number is on a sticker in the rear cargo area behind the seat of the trailer on the left inside frame bar. The following seven trailer models and serial numbers are being recalled:

Model Serial Numbers:

Cub K943
Rental Cub K943
D’Lite and D’Lite ST D948 and K948
Encore K942
Solo and Solo ST D939, K939 and KK939

Trailers with aluminum tow bar receivers are not included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: Burley Design has received 35 reports of trailers with black plastic tow bar receivers separating from the tow bar, including two incidents that resulted in abrasions to a child.

Sold at: REI, Sport Chalet and other sporting goods stores and bike shops nationwide, and at Amazon.com and other online retailers from January 2009 to October 2015 for between $300 and $700.

Importer: Burley Design LLC, of Eugene, Ore.

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55590r-eng.php.

Recall Date: October 27, 2015

Recall Number: 16-018

Summary

Name of Product: Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys; Sold Exclusively at Target

Hazard: The toy’s blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel’s axle, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toys away from children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage under the Help section. Consumers can also click on the Product Recalls tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information. Consumers can also visit LaRose’s website at www.cra-z-art.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the page.

Photos available at: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/LaRose-Industries-Recalls-Peanuts-Flying-Ace-Ride-On-Toys/

Recall Details

Units: About 11,000

Description: This recall involves Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys modeled after older style airplanes. The toys are intended for children ages 12 months to 2 years. The body of the plane is red, the steering wheel, propeller and wings are yellow and the hubcaps are blue. “Snoopy Flying Ace” is printed on the front of the toy airplane and Snoopy characters are printed on each wing and on the front. The ride-on toys measure 19 inches long by 19 ½ inches wide (wing span) by 13 inches high. A hang tag attached to the product at purchase has “#38126” printed on it and one of the following date codes:

• BCHTAR616A13-0515

• BCHTAR614A13-0515

• BCHTAR615A11-0515

• BCHTAR684A20-0515

• BCHTAR682A05-0615

• BCHTAR683A05-0615

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Target stores nationwide from July 2015 through August 2015 for about $40.

Manufacturer: LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: October 8, 2015

Recall Number: 16-006

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Décor Wood Highchair

Hazard: A child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled highchairs and contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.

Consumer Contact: Safety 1st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at decorwoodhighchair@djgusa.com or online at www.safety1st.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Photos available: at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Safety-1st-Recalls-Decor-Wood-Highchair/

Units: About 35,000

Description: This recall includes Safety 1st Wood Décor highchairs in three models: HC144BZF (Casablanca), HC229CZF (Gentle Lace) and HC229CYG (Black Lace). The model numbers are printed under the highchair seat. These A-frame black wood highchairs have a removable fabric, black and white print seat pad with a blue or pink border on the top and bottom of the seat pad. The highchairs have a white plastic, detachable tray with a cone-shaped center divider that fits between a child’s legs. “Safety 1st” is printed on the front center of the tray.

Incidents/Injuries: Safety 1st has received 68 reports of children removing the trays including 11 reports of injuries such as lacerations, chipped teeth and bruises.

Sold at: Babies R US and Toys R Us retail stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com , www.BabiesRUs.com , www.ToysRUs.com and www.Walmart.com and other online retailers from May 2013 through May 2015 for about $120.

Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: October 1, 2015

Recall Number: 16-002

Recall Summary

Name of Product: DaVinci Cribs

Hazard: A metal bracket that connects the mattress support to the crib can break, creating an uneven sleeping surface or a gap. If this occurs, a baby can become entrapped in the crib, fall or suffer lacerations from the broken metal bracket.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Bexco for a free replacement mattress support which includes replacement brackets.  In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age.

Consumer Contact: DaVinci toll-free at 888-673-6652 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit www.davincibaby.com/safetyrecall3 or www.davincibaby.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 6,000 (in addition, 13 were sold in Canada) (Bexco recalled an additional 11,600 Bexco cribs in July 2015)

Description: The recall includes DaVinci brand full-size cribs including the Reagan crib (model #M2801), the Emily crib, (model #M4791), the Jamie crib (model #M7301), and the Jenny Lind crib (model #M7391) manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012. The model number, serial number and manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the bottom right hand side panel of the crib. Cribs included in the recall have serial numbers that begin with “N00,” followed by one of the following numbers.  The previous recall included the same model numbers, but had different serial numbers.

Model Number and Name	Serial Number (N00 + number below) *new serial numbers added in this recall expansion
M2801 Reagan	4959/ 5035/ 5109, *5254, *5350 or *5035
M4791 Emily	4648/ 4669/ 4962, *5249, *5380, *5534 or *5193
M7301 Jamie	4954/ 5029, *5108 or *5381
M7391 Jenny Lind	4954/ 4620/ 4669/ 4758/ 4934/ 4994/ 5041/ 4648, *5214, *5100, *5227, *5313, *5382, *5094, *5524 or *5644

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five additional reports of the mattress support brackets breaking and detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Target and juvenile products stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2012 to December 2013 for between $150 and $250.

Manufacturer: Bexco Enterprises Inc., of Montebello, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: September 29, 2015

Recall Number: 15-255

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Pacifier clips

Hazard: The “D” ring on the pacifier clip can break, allowing beads to detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Refund or replacement

Recall Details

Consumer Contact: Call Chewbeads Inc. toll-free at 888-786-7790 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@chewbeads.com or online at www.chewbeads.com and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Units: About 45,000 in United States (in addition about 5,900 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves five styles of Chewbeads Baby pacifier clip holders. The “Where’s the Pacifier?” pacifier clips styles include shapes of a Butterfly, Dinosaur, Heart, Sheriff Badge and a white baseball with red stitching and a major league baseball team logo. “Chewbeads baby” is imprinted in raised letters on the rubber shape attachment. The pacifier clips have eight multi-colored beads threaded through a narrow satin ribbon that attaches to a pacifier on one end and a plastic D-ring on the other. The clip and beads are about six inches long. The garment clip has the following number code on the back of the plastic clip: 3/31/14, 08/08/14, 12/01/14, 14/30/09, 15/02/09, 25/04/14.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of the beads detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled pacifier clips away from young children and contact Chewbeads for a free replacement pacifier clip or a refund of the purchase price.

Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and small boutique retail stores nationwide and in Canada from September 2014 through June 2015 for $16.50 for the baseball themed clips and $15 for the other style clips.

Importer: Chewbeads, of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured in: China

Report  Date: July 30, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C005000

Recall Summary

Name of Product: ProRIDE child restraints, model number 332.01

Hazard: If the top tether anchorage detaches from the child restraint, there is an increased risk of injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Recaro will notify and send all registered owners a length of webbing with loops on both ends and instructions to further secure the child restraints. The retrofit kit will be provided free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2015.

Consumer Contact: Owners may contact Recaro customer service at 1-866-628-4750 or by email at recarorecall@m-s-s.com.

Recall Details

Units: 173,063

Details: Recaro ProRIDE child restraints, model number 332.01 in all colors (AK21, KAEC, KAEG, KK91, MC11, MJ15, QA56, QA9N, QQ11, QQ14, and QQ95), manufactured from April 9, 2010, through June 9, 2015, and Performance RIDE child restraints, model number 333.01 in all colors (CHIL, HABB, HAZE, JEBB, JETT, KNGT, MABB, MARI, MNGT, PLUM, PLBB, REBB, SLBB, REDD, ROBB, ROSE, SABB, SAPH, SLTE, VIBB, VIBE), manufactured from January 15, 2013, through June 9, 2015.

Recall Date: September 17, 2015

Recall Number: 15-246

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Mobiles

Hazard: The yarn from the sheep figures can unravel, posing an entanglement and strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately put the recalled mobiles out of the reach of children and contact The Land of Nod for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: The Land of Nod at 800-933-9904 from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.landofnod.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Land-of-Nod-Recalls-Mobiles/

Recall Details

Units: About 400

Description: This recall involves The Land of Nod Follow the Herd mobile. The recalled mobile is made of white wool felt and has five sheep figures made of white wool yarn. The sheep have black felt eyes and brown felt ears. The mobile is about 24 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 10 inches deep. SKU number 198234 is on a label attached to the body of the mobile.

Incidents/Injuries: The Land of Nod has received three reports of the sheep’s yarn unraveling. No injuries have been reported.

Sold exclusively at: The Land of Nod stores nationwide and online at www.landofnod.com from September 2013 through May 2015 for about $50.

Manufactured in: Nepal