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Spindle Cribs recalled by Pottery Barn
Name of Product: Spindle Crib
Units: About 7,600
Distributor: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from
the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a
risk of entrapment.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Kids has received six reports of
incidents involving spindles detaching from the crib. No injuries have
been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Spindle Crib, model number
4825402. The product name and model number are printed on a label
affixed to the base of the crib. Sold in white, pink and blue, the cribs
are made of hardwood and measure 30.5 x 54.5 x 45" high.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids retail stores, the Pottery Barn Kids catalog
and PotteryBarnKids.com nationwide from January 2004 through July 2005
for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact
Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full
refund (including shipping).
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids
at (800) 330-6905 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the
firm's Web site at potterybarnkids.com
Pottery Barn Kids Media Contact: Abigail Jacobs, at (415) 616-8432
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05260.html
ZoloWear Announces Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings
Units: About 177
Manufacturer: ZoloWear Inc., of Austin, Texas
Hazard: The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: ZoloWear has received one report of the webbing coming apart from the sling, but the baby was not in the sling at the
time. The company has not received any reports of falls or injuries.
Description: The recalled slings are made of 100-percent cotton fabric or 97 percent cotton/ 3 percent Lycra with two pieces of webbing holding
the rings to the fabric. Solid natural color and five prints (Splash, Pink and Black Stripe, Pink and Brown Stripe, Pink Punch and The
Hamptons) make up the lots included in the recall. A large white label sewn on the pocket of the slings reads "Zolo." ZoloWear slings should have three rows of stitching securing the webbing and fabric together. Some of the slings in these lots have short webbing, so only one row of stitching holds the webbing in place.
Sold at: The ZoloWear.com Web site, individual distributors, and five children's boutiques in California, Hawaii and Texas sold these slings
from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $70 and $90.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings
repaired.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact ZoloWear, Inc. at (888) 285-0044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or
e-mail the firm at recall@zolowear.com, or go to the firm's Web site at
zolowear.com/recall
To view images of the zolowear sling, please visit the cpsc website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05250.html
Baby Denim and Knit Jackets recalled by H&M
Name of Product: Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
manufacturer: H&M, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: These jackets are light blue denim with two breast pockets, a gray knit hood and gray knit sleeves. The buttons have "BABY" written on the front. A red and white "A" patch is sewn on the front, a blue "3" decal is on one sleeve and a red football is on the other sleeve. The recall included jackets sold in sizes 2 months through 18 months. Style number "432740" is written on the laundry care tag inside the jacket. "H&M" is written on the collar label.
Sold at: H&M retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact H&M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at hm.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
To view a photo and learn more about the baby denim and jacket recall, please visit
To view this recall online, please visit CPSC's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05231.html
Toddler Walker Wagons recalled by Radio Flyer
July 26, 2005
Classic Walker Wagon
Hazard: The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Radio Flyer has received 11 reports of the tips breaking off the clickers on these Walker Wagons. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled wooden Walker Wagon has a push handle and removable wooden stake sides. It is 22-inches long, 12-inches wide and 16 ½-inches high at the top of the handle. The Walker Wagon body is red and has the name "Radio Flyer" in white lettering on each side. The recalled Walker Wagons have black plastic clickers that make a clicking sound when the plastic wheels turn. The clickers are located between the rear wheels and the wagon. The Walker Wagon is intended for children 1 to 4 years old. The Walker Wagons with clear plastic clickers are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Toy, department and discount stores, in catalogs, and by Web retailers from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled Walker Wagons away from young children and contact Radio Flyer for free replacement clickers.
Consumer Contact: Call Radio Flyer Inc. toll-free at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the company's Web site at radioflyer.com or e-mail Radio Flyer Inc. at 12repair@radioflyer.com
To view complete recall and see photo of the toddler wagon, please visit CPSC's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05230.html
Mountain Buggy Single Jogging Strollers and Urban Double Strollers Recalled
Name of Product: Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers
Units: About 2,200
Distributor: Sycamore Kids Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo.
Hazard: The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Sycamore has received 10 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down
stairs. No injuries were reported.
Description: The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of solid colors, including navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with "Mountain Buggy" written underneath. "URBAN" also is written on the metal plates. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 0003342. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.
Sold by: Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide and Web retailers from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $400 and $600.
Manufactured in: New Zealand
Remedy: Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to
receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
Consumer Contact: Call Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805
anytime, or write to support@mountainbuggyusa.com. This recall
information also can be found on the firm's Web site at mountainbuggyusa.com
To view recall and see photos, please visit: cpsc.gov
Graco Announce s Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite(tm) Strollers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of strollers sold between 1994 and 2002. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately until a repair kit has been
obtained.
Name of Products: Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Units: About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers
Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard: These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly
collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps,
bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and
consumers pushing the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries:
For the Duo Tandem strollers, Graco has received reports of 306
collapses causing 230 reported injuries, including a broken arm, and a
cut to a child requiring 46 stitches.
For the MetroLite strollers, Graco has received reports of 223 stroller
collapses causing 34 reported injuries including 18 bumps and bruises to
the head or body. Other injuries associated with both strollers include
cuts, scrapes, scratches, pinched fingers and muscle pulls.
Description:
The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999,
have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back. The strollers
have a blue, white or green plastic and steel frame. They have four
wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. The cloth seats and tops
have various colors and patterns. There is a label with the model and
serial number on the stroller's frame. Only strollers with serial
numbers and model numbers listed below are included in this recall.
Graco Duo Tandem
Model Numbers Serial Number Range
7950
7955
7960 Between 01011994 and 12311999
7965
7970
7980
7990 Between 01011996 and 10311998
The recalled MetroLite strollers, manufactured in 2000 and 2001, have a
blue, gray or black plastic and steel frame. The cloth seat and top have
various colors and patterns. The strollers have four wheels in the front
and two wheels in the rear. These strollers were sold as a stand-alone
stroller and also as part of a travel system that included an infant car
seat/carrier and a base. The car seat/carrier is not affected. There is
a label on the cross bar under the foot rest containing the model and
serial number. Only strollers with serial numbers between 10012000 and
12312001 in the first 8 digits and the following model numbers are
included in this recall.
Graco MetroLite Model Numbers:
6110DW 7413CML
6114NGS 6114HAV
6110F3 7413MRN
7410CON 6114JAM
6111FKB
Sold at:
The Duo tandem strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile
product stores nationwide from January 1994 through December 2000 for
between $80 and $150.
The MetroLite strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile
product stores nationwide from November 2000 through December 2002 for
between $100 and $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and
contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a
custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller's
frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Consumer Contact: Call Graco at (800) 981-4412 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at gracobaby.com
To view this recall and view photos, please visit:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05221.html
Dorel Juvenile Group Issues an Alert on Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind., announced a warning today for parents and caregivers who purchased the Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats. The company has sold about 250,000 units to date. The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water.
Dorel Juvenile Group has received nine reports of breakage due to use of Tubside Bath Seats in non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. An additional 67 reports of breakage due to handling, assembly and unknown reasons also were received. There was one report of a child bumping his forehead when a bath seat tipped over in a non-traditional tub, resulting in a bruise.
These Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats have model number 44301 engraved on the bottom of the base. "Safety 1st" is printed on the front of the units. They are white and blue, have a swivel seat and an elbow cushion on the attachment arm. These seats are intended for use with children from 5 months to 10 months of age.
Consumers are urged to ensure that these bath seats are used in accordance with the instructions:
This product is NOT for use with the following style tubs:
Tubs with edge width less than 3 ½ inches or greater than 5 ½ inches.
Tubs with depth (top to bottom) less than 12 inches or greater than 15 inches.
Free standing (legged or pedestal), oval, drop-in, or spa type tubs
DO NOT use the bath seat if the Red Warning Label on the arm is exposed.
ALWAYS keep child within arm's reach. Children have drowned when left unattended in bath seats.
Discount department and other mass merchants sold these bath seats from December 2003 through August 2004 for about $20.
Consumers who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit the consumer should immediately stop using the Tubside Bath Seat and contact the firm for information on how to get a $20 rebate toward the purchase of any other Dorel Juvenile Group product. Consumers should not return product to retail stores.
For more information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group at (888) 698-6681 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.safety1st.com
To view this recall online or to see photos of the baby bathtub, please visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05219.html
What exactly does a baby layette consist of?
A baby layette is the clothing essentials that your new baby will need to be all set.
Absorbent Bibs - Your baby layette should include 4-8 bibs.
Booties or Socks - Your baby layette should include at least 3-6 pair, you want to keep baby's feet warm, they often get cold.
Blanket Sleepers - If cold weather, your baby layette should include 1-2.
Gowns or stretchies - Your baby layette should include 5-7, the gowns should tie at the feet.
Hats - Your baby layette should include at least 2-4. These help keep body heat in and keep baby comfortable and warm.
Homecoming Outfit - Your baby layette should include one, you want his or her homecoming to be special.
One piece footed rompers or tops and pants - your baby layette should include 5-7.
Bodysuits or undershirts with snaps at the legs -Your layette should include 6-8.
Receiving blankets - Your baby layette should include 4-6. Perfect and lightweight for nap time.
Sweaters - Your baby layette should include 2.
Your baby layette should include a snowsuit or bunting and warm hat for winter babies.
Tshirts or Kimonos - Your baby layette should include 3-4.
Mittens - these help prevent your baby from scratching themselves.
Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Toy Chests
Name of Product: Cameron Toy Chest
Units: About 5,800
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the
lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's
head, fingers or hands.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: This recall includes the Cameron toy chest in model numbers
4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso) and 4825386 (White). The product
name and model number is located on a label affixed to the back of the
toy chest. Inside the lid of the toy chest is a blackboard and an extra
storage shelf. The toy chests are made of American hardwood frame with
veneer panels and measure 40 x 18 x 20" high.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids' Web site, catalog and retail stores
nationwide from December 2003 through April 2005 for $349.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop young children from using
these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy
chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide
consumers with a free lid support replacement kit.
Consumer Contact: Contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 699-0449 between 7
a.m. and 12 midnight daily or visit the firm's Web site at
potterybarnkids.com
To view this recall online and see photos of the toy chest, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05211.html
Bright Starts Jammin' Jumpers Recalled
Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Kids II has received 49 reports of the clamp breaking with 12 reported injuries, including a possible mild concussion, skinned knee, cut lips, and bumps and bruises.
Description: The recalled baby jumpers have a blue canvas seat, yellow straps, and a blue plastic clamp that attaches to an interior door
frame. The recalled unit is the Bright Starts Jammin' Jumper with model number 6607, which can be found on a white warning label on the canvas
seat. The words "Bright Starts" are printed on the plastic housing that contains the clamp. The jumper was sold with a play mat that makes
sounds when the child jumps on it.
Sold at: Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from December 2003 through May 2005 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disable the jumper by cutting a one-inch portion of the yellow strap just below
the clamp. To receive a free replacement product, consumers should cut
out the white warning label from the canvas seat and mail the label and the one-inch portion of the yellow strap to Kids II at 555 North Point Center East, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to Kidsii.com
For More information on this recall including a picture of the Bright Starts Jammin' Jumper, please visit: cpsc.gov
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Archives
Spindle Cribs recalled by Pottery Barn
ZoloWear Announces Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings
Baby Denim and Knit Jackets recalled by H&M
Toddler Walker Wagons recalled by Radio Flyer
Mountain Buggy Single Jogging Strollers and Urban Double Strollers Recalled
Graco Announce s Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite(tm) Strollers
Dorel Juvenile Group Issues an Alert on Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats
What exactly does a baby layette consist of?
Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Toy Chests
Bright Starts Jammin' Jumpers Recalled
Toy Safety
Chicco Baby Carriers
Baby Crib Accessories
Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall of Lov's Pacifiers
Baby Layette Essentials
Baby bedding
Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Push Toys
Toddler-proofing your home
Caring for Your Premature Baby
Naming Your Baby
Crib Safety Tips
Disposable Diapers or Cloth Diapers?
Sleeping Through the Night
8 Common Car Seat Mistakes
My Favorite Newborn Poem
Simplicity Inc. Announces Recall of Cribs
Who is the JPMA?
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