Category: Recalls

Recall Date: March 19, 2015

Recall Number: 15-101

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bernat Tizzy Yarn

Hazard: In finished knit or crochet items, the yarn can unravel or snag and form a loop, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the yarn or finished yarn projects, keep them out of the reach of young children, and contact Bernat for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Bernat toll-free (844) 418-7973 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bernat.com and click on the “Voluntary Recall” button at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada

Description: The recall includes all 11 colors of Bernat brand Tizzy Yarn. The yarn was sold as a ball or skein in a 3.5 ounce package with a paper sleeve. The green sleeve has a striped border with a photo of a baby in a knitted sweater and “Bernat” printed in all white capital letters and “Tizzy” printed in yellow and orange letters. UPC codes included in the recall are printed under the barcode on the paper sleeve. To view a full listing of the color numbers, color names and UPC codes included in the recall, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Spinrite-Recalls-Bernat-Tizzy-Yarn/

Incidents/Injuries: Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Jo-Ann Stores, Michaels and other craft retail stores nationwide and online at www.yarnspirations.com from April 2012 through February 2015 for between $4.50 and $5.

Importer: Spinrite Yarns LP, of Washington, N.C.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: March 11, 2015

Recall Number: 15-096

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s zipper hooded sweatshirts

Hazard: The sweatshirt zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from young children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers without a sales receipt will be refunded current retail price.

Consumer Contact: Kroger at (800) 576-4377 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kroger.com and click on the Recall Alerts link at the top of the main page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 140,000

Description: This recall involves Kids Korner brand boy’s, girl’s and toddler’s cotton/poly blend fleece zipper hooded sweatshirts with a front zipper, two front pockets and knit ribbing around the wrists and waist. The sweatshirts were sold in 62 different prints and solid colors in infant, toddler to children’s size 4. The size can be found on a label sewn into the back seam of the neck. A white label sewn into the lower left inside seam reads Inter-American Products, Lahore, Pakistan and has style number ending in 8025, 8025P, 8128, 8128P, 8174P, 8251, 8326 or 8326P. Also on the label are the following manufacture dates: March 2014, April 2014, June 2014 or November 2014 and batch numbers: 1, FLC-P5, FLC-P6 or FLC-P8. To view photos of all recalled sweatshirts, visit the Recall Alerts section on the firm’s web site.

Incidents/Injuries: Kroger has received one report of a zipper pull detaching from the sweatshirt. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Dillons, Fred Meyer, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Smith’s and Fry’s Marketplace and other stores nationwide from June 2014 through February 2015 for between $8 and $10.

Importer: Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore. dba Kroger of Cincinnati, Ohio

Manufactured in: Pakistan

Recall Date: March 4, 2015

Recall Number: 15-089

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s Pajamas

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

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to KTM North America, Inc. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: KTM North America, Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on “Recall Information” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,800

Description: This recall involves children’s onesies and two-piece KTM motocross pajamas. The Baby Racing Body onesies are 95% cotton and 5% elastane and were sold in three prints. One is orange with white sleeves and the KTM brand logo on the left chest. The second is white and orange with the KTM brand logo in bold orange printed on the center front of the chest and on the left and right hip. The third onesie is yellow with orange and black detailing and the KTM brand logo printed on the left. All onesies are long-sleeved and have snap closures from the neck to the left ankle and were sold in sizes 18 months to 2T.

The two-piece, long-sleeve and pant pajama sets are 100% cotton and were sold in two prints. The Kids Racing Gear pajama is white with black, orange and grey detailing on the top and pant with a black elastic waistband and KTM printed on the left side of the chest. This set was sold in sizes 2T through 5T. The Kids Gravity Gear pajama two-piece set is white with blue, and orange detailing on the top and pant with an elastic waistband in orange and KTM printed on the left side of the chest and on the right hand wrist. This set was sold in sizes XXS through L.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Authorized KTM motorcycle shops nationwide from August 2012 through January 2015 for between $28 and $32.

Importer: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: March 3, 2015

Recall Number: 15-088

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle

Hazard: The wire supports on the sides of the bassinet can disconnect causing the fabric sides to lower; posing a risk that infants can fall out or become entrapped and suffocate.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Dream on Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the “Recalls” icon on the home page for more information.

 Recall Details

Units: About 13,000

Description: This recall involves the 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle, sold in pink, blue, green, and white. The bassinet has metal frame supports and fabric sides with a removable half-canopy on the top.  The frame can also be adjusted with two rocking legs on each end of the bassinet. It is designed with fabric handles and the option to remove the bassinet from the frame to use the bassinet portion as a “by the bed” sleeper product. The recalled model numbers are 439-A, 439-B, 439-G, 439-P and 439-W and can be found on a tag which is located under the mattress pad of the bassinet. This tag is a removable tag you see in the store but is removed prior to use.

Incidents/Injuries: Dream on Me has received one incident of the wire frame support bracket failing and the fabric portion of the bassinet collapsing while an infant was asleep in the cradle.  No injuries have been reported.  

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dream On Me to obtain a free repair. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child’s age.

Sold at: Online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, ToysRUs.com and Kohls.com from May 2012 to October 2014 for about $60.

Manufacturer: Shanghaid Daafu Baby, of China.

Importer: Dream on Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: February 11, 2015

Recall Number: 15-077

Recall Summary

Name of Product: i4 Series System Sensor combination carbon monoxide (CO)/smoke detectors

Hazard: The detectors can fail to detect carbon monoxide gas in the home, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: System Sensor at (800) 736-7672 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.systemsensor.com, and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 1,450

Description: This recall involves System Sensor i4 series combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector models COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W manufactured between 9/3/14 and 9/13/14. The detectors are round, white, and measure about 5.5 inches in diameter. Recalled units have date codes 4091 or 4092 printed on the lower left-hand corner of the label affixed to the back of the product and on the packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact System Sensor to obtain a free replacement combination CO/smoke detector. Consumers should keep using the recalled detectors until replacement detectors are installed.

Sold at: Security equipment dealers nationwide during September 2014 for about $75.

Manufacturer: System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Recall Date: February 5, 2015

Recall Number: 15-075

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Mima Moon 3-in-1 High Chairs

Hazard: The high chair seat can loosen and dislodge, allowing the seat and child to fall. The chair can also fall onto a child crawling underneath the seat, posing an impact hazard to the child.

Remedy: Repair, Refund

Consumers should stop using the high chair immediately and contact Mima to receive a free replacement upper chair section or instructions on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: Mima at (800) 392-1206 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.mimakidsusa.com and click on “Moon Recall Information” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 1470

Description: This recall includes Moon model 3-in-1 high chairs which adjust to a newborn, high and junior chair with a unique design consisting of a base with two feet supporting a single post that holds up the seat in a clear shell. The shell has a white inner seat with a removable seat pad in white, camel or black. The high chair measures about 3 feet tall when in its highest position. There is a “Mima” logo where the metal post attaches to the base to the seat. There is also a “Moon” logo on the inside of the feet that form the base of the high chair. The serial and model numbers are located on a sticker on the inside of one of the two feet that form the base of the high chair. For a list of serial numbers included in this recall, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Mima-Recalls-Moon-3-In-1-High-Chairs

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 14 reports of the high chair seat loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: The majority of the high chairs were given away at the May 9, 2014 taping of the Ellen DeGeneres television show. The remaining chairs were sold at children’s juvenile product stores in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Texas and Virginia from February 2014 through September 2014 for about $500.

Importer: Muak Baby LLC, of Redondo Beach, Calif.

Manufacturer: Sparklegate Industries, of Dongguan, Guangdong, China, through a contract manufacturing relationship with Mima International Limited, of Hong Kong.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Number: 15-074

Airplane and Butterfly Push Toys Recalled by LS Import Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Airplane and butterfly push toys

Hazard: The wheels of the airplane and the balls at the tip of the butterfly’s antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: LS Import Inc. collect at (713) 780-3900 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 660

Description: This recall involves plastic airplane and butterfly push toys. The airplane push toy is red and has a blue, yellow and red rotor above the cockpit’s canopy and eyelids on the nose of the airplane that open and shut when the toy is been pushed on the floor. The airplane push toy has a pink plastic rod with a handle that connects to the back of the toy to push it. The butterfly push toy’s body is yellow with pink wings and has a pink plastic ball at the end of each of two antennas and a pair of wings that flap up and down when the toy is been pushed on the floor. The butterfly push toy has a green plastic rod with a handle that connects to the back of the toy to push it.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact LS Import for a full refund.

Sold at: LS Import stores in Houston, Texas from May 2014 through July 2014 for between $1 and $2.

Importer: LS Import, of Houston, Texas

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: February 3, 2015

Recall Number: 15-068

Recall Summary

Name of Product: The PouchPop™ Topper

Hazard: The tube of the pouch topper that screws onto the food pouch can separate from the round base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Replace, Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PouchPop toppers and contact Performance Packaging for instructions on receiving a free replacement product or full refund.

Consumer Contact: Performance Packaging toll-free at (844) 560-7227 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to www.pouchpop.com and click on “PouchPop Product Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 6,000

Description: The recalled PouchPops are silicone toppers that screw onto a baby food pouch that allow infants to feed themselves. The PouchPops were sold in a four-pack of four colors including green, orange, red and yellow and have a cylinder-shaped tube stem that attaches to a round base. The pouch toppers have a “SipP” logo and smiley face embossed on the circular base.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of breaks above the round base of the toppers. No injuries have been reported.

Sold exclusively: Online at www.Amazon.com, www.littlegreenpouch.com and www.jackbenatural.com from May through September 2014 for about $10.

Manufacturer: Performance Packaging, of Las Vegas, Nevada

Manufactured in: United States

Recall Date: January 13, 2015

Recall Number: 15-059

Recall Summary

Name of Product: VYSSA crib mattress

Hazard: The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 169,000

Description: This recall involves IKEA VYSSA style crib mattresses with the following five model names: VACKERT, VINKA, SPELEVINK, SLÖA and SLUMMER. The involved mattresses were manufactured on May 4, 2014 or earlier. An identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YYYY format and the VYSSA model name. A gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than two finger width is an indication of the defective mattress.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and an end of the crib. The children were removed from the gap without injury.

Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2010 to May 2014 for about $100.

Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Recall Date: January 08, 2015

Recall number: 15-057

Recall Summary

Name of product: Children’s Pajama Sets

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

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Star Ride Kids toll-free at (866) 349-7094 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.starride.com and click on the Product Recall link on the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 7,000

Description: This recall involves Star Ride Kids girl’s pajama sets. The recalled pajamas are made of polyester and sold in sizes 4 through 14. The pajama sets consist of polar fleece pants with a bow and elastic at the waist and a jersey two-piece long-sleeve shirt. Style reference number 5217 or 5250 is on a label in the side seam of each shirt. “Star Ride Taking It To The Next Level” is on a label in the waistband of each pair of pants. The logo “Star Ride” is printed on the inside back of the neck of each shirt. Some shirts have a hangtag on the wrist with the words “flame resistant sleepwear.” The sets were sold in the following combinations:

Style Reference No. 5217

Black and white zebra printed pants paired with a blue top with a zebra printed heart on the center front.
Pink and black zebra printed pants paired with a white top with pink, heart-shaped peace signs and the word “Peace” printed on the center front.

Style Reference No. 5250

Blue pants with the words “Happy, Love, Dreams” in a multicolored print paired with a white and blue top with the word “Hope” printed on the center front.
Pink pants with the words “Happy, Love, Dreams” in a multicolored print paired with a white and pink top with multicolored stars on the lower left side.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Sold at: Children’s boutiques and department stores nationwide from August 2013 through November 2013 for between $10 and $13.

Importer: Star Ride Kids, of New York. N.Y.

Manufactured in: China