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July 9, 2010 "Husky Hugs" and "Peek-a-Boo Pal" Plush Toys. This recall involves the following 2 types of plush toys sold under the brand name "Creature Comforts Plush Toys".
- "Husky Hugs" plush toy: A 9-inch mother husky hugging a baby husky. The mother has a red bow around its neck, and the baby husky has a red Canada hat on its head. The toys contain polyester and plastic pellets, and have hard plastic eyes. The recalled toy can be identified by UPC 069202940187.
- "Peek-a-Boo Pal" plush toy: A reversible moose and puffin (bird) toy. The puffin is black and white with an orange beak, and the moose is brown. Both animals have hard plastic eyes. The recalled toy can be identified by UPC 069202707063.
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has identified that the hard eyes on the baby husky and on the puffin can detach; these small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers with the "Husky Hugs" plush toy should immediately remove the baby husky from the mother husky, and dispose of the baby husky in regular household waste. Consumers with the "Peek-a-Boo Pal" plush toy should immediately take the toy away from children and dispose of the product in regular household waste. For more information, consumers may contact Parkdale Novelty Co. Ltd. at 1-800-387-8565 or by e-mail at esales@parkdalenovelty.com with the subject line "Attn: Agnes".
July 26, 2010 30,000 Nap Nanny® portable infant recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl who died in a Nap Nanny® that was being used in a crib. According to preliminary reports, the infant was in her harness and found hanging over the side of the product, caught between the Nap Nanny® and the crib bumper. CPSC has received 22 reports of infants, primarily younger than 5-months-old, hanging or falling out over the side of the Nap Nanny® despite most of the infants being placed in the harness. Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny® even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro™ straps, located inside the Nap Nanny® cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny® that was sold without "D"-rings. In addition, if the Nap Nanny® is placed inside a crib, play yard or other confined area, which is not a recommended use, the infant can fall or hang over of the side of the Nap Nanny® and become entrapped between the crib side and the Nap Nanny® and suffocate. Likewise, if the Nap Nanny® is placed on a table, countertop, or other elevated surface and a child falls over the side, it poses a risk of serious head injury. Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny® on the floor away from any other products. The recalled Nap Nannys® were sold at toy and children's retail stores nationwide and online, including at www.napnanny.com, from January 2009 through July 2010 for about $130.
Consumers with a first generation Nap Nanny® models, without "D"-rings, should stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately and contact the firm to receive an $80 coupon towards the purchase of a new Nap Nanny® with free shipping. Consumers with a second generation Nap Nanny® model, with "D"-rings, should immediately stop using the product until they are able to visit the firm's website to obtain new product instructions and warnings. Consumers will also view an important instructional video to help consumers ensure the harness is properly fastened. Consumers who are unable to view the video or new instructions online, should contact the firm to receive free copies by mail. For more information, contact Baby Matters toll-free at (888) 240-4282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.napnanny.com/recall
Although manufacturers try and ensure that all baby products are as safe as possible there are times when mistakes happen and baby products need to be recalled. We will post any such recalls that we are aware of here. If you hear of another recall that is not listed here please email us the details and we will post it. Lets make sure that all of us parents are aware of the baby product recalls that are out there!
Dec. 31, 2010 Razbaby keep-it-kleen® pacifiers have shields that are designed to close when it is dropped. Recalled pacifiers have 'Lot 1006' printed on the bottom right corner on the back of the packaging and on the knob of the pacifier. Testing by Health Canada has determined that the nipples of the recalled pacifiers may separate; these small components pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and return them to the place where they were purchased to receive a full refund or exchange. For more information, consumers may contact Kidcentral Supply Inc. at 1-877-218-0395
Dec. 22, 2010 - More than 8,000 Kindermusik Zoom Buggy toy cars in the U.S. and Canada are recalled because the wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard. Fifteen incidents of the wheels detaching have been reported, but no injuries were reported. The cars have a date code of 201005 and a batch ID of APO18829 on the bottom. Kindermusik is also recalling 400 Dream Pillow Star toys in the U.S. and Canada because the plastic beads can detach, which also poses a choking hazard. These toys have a date code of 201005 and a batch ID of APO18829 on the bottom. Stop using both types of toys and contact your Kindermusik educator for a replacement.
Oct 27, 2010 - Hyland's Homeopathic Canada (Hyland's) is voluntarily recalling its Hyland's Teething Tablets from the Canadian market because they may pose a risk to children. Hyland's Teething Tablets are manufactured to contain a small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause serious harm at larger doses. The FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in children taking this product that are consistent with belladonna toxicity but conclusive links have not been formally determined. Please visit the FDA website for more information. As of today, Health Canada has not received any adverse reactions regarding Hyland's Teething Tablets. Hyland's Teething Tablets are sold in pharmacies, retail stores, and on the Internet as an over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic drug intended to provide temporary relief of symptoms related to teething in children. For more information on Hyland's Homeopathic Canada recall, Canadians can call 1.800.363.8933 or visit www.hylandsteething.com/recall
Oct. 20, 2010 - About 2 million Graco Quattro Tour and Metrolite strollers are recalled because an unharnessed child can can slip between the seat bottom and stroller tray, but can become entrapped by the head or neck by the tray. Five incidents of infant strangulation 4 incidents of entrapment were reported. Only Quattro Tour strollers and travel systems manufactured before Nov. 2006 and Graco Metrolite strollers and travel systems manufactured before July 2007 are included. Strollers with a model number that starts with 3 are not included. The model number is found on the rear frame, above the wheels or under the stroller. Stop using the stroller and call 877-828-4046 or visit www.gracobaby.com to order a repair kit. You can still use the stroller as a travel system while waiting for the repair kit.
Oct. 18, 2010 - About 34,000 Munchkin Bathtub Sub toys are recalled because the intake valve on the bottom can suck up loose skin, which poses a laceration risk. The yellow, battery-operated sub toys have a water pump that sucks water through the intake valve. There have been 19 reports of lacerations to boys' genitals, and one incident required medical attention. Stop using the toy and call 877-242-3134 for instructions on returning the toy for a replacement.
Oct. 6, 2010 - About 12,000 Valco Baby Trimode Single and Trimode Twin jogging strollers are recalled because the space between the nap bar and the seat can allow an unharnessed baby's body to slide through but become entrapped by the neck, posing a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported. The model number is on a white sticker on the left side of the brake bar. Remove the nap bar immediately and call 800-610-7850 or www.visitvalcobaby.com to receive a replacement bar. It's also important to use the stroller harness to keep your baby properly positioned in the stroller.
Oct. 6, 2010 - About 800 Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport jog strollers are recalled because the space between the nap bar and the seat can allow an un-harnessed baby's body to slide through and become entrapped by the neck, posing a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported. The following ID codes are included: TT-18-01, TT-18-02, TT-18-03, TT-18-04, TT-18-05, TT-18-06 and TT-18-07. The ID code is on the inside of the left side frame. Remove the nap bar before using the stroller and call 800-296-4602 or visit www.tiketech.com to receive a replacement nap bar. Also, always use the stroller harness to keep your baby properly positioned in the stroller.
Sept. 30, 2010 - Please visit this page: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1178 for details on the recall of Inflatable Balls sold with various Fisher-Price products. Included in the recall are the Baby PlayzoneTM Crawl & Cruise PlaygroundTM, the Baby PlayzoneTM Crawl & Slide ArcadeTM, the Ocean WondersTM Kick & Crawl Aquarium, the Baby GymtasticsTM Play Wall, the Bat & Score Goal and the 1-2-3 Tetherball
Sept. 30, 2010 - More than 1 million Fisher Price Healthy Care, Easy Clean and Close To Me High Chairs in the U.S. and Canada are recalled because the tray storage pegs on the back pose a risk of lacerations or other injuries if a child falls against them. Fourteen injuries have been reported. All Close to Me and Easy Clean High Chairs are included in the recall. Only Healthy Care High Chairs manufactured before December 2006 are included. If the fourth digit in the date code is 6 or less, your Healthy Care High Chair is recalled. The date code is on the back of the seat. Stop using the high chairs and call 800-432-5437 or visit http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp to receive a repair kit.
Sept. 30, 2010 - More than 7 million Fisher Price Trikes and Tough Trikes in the U.S. and Canada are recalled because a protruding plastic ignition key can cause serious injury to children when they sit, strike or fall on the key. At least 10 injuries have been reported. Trikes and Tough Trikes that were sold since Jan. 1997 are included. If the Trike has a production number higher than 1670Q2, it is not included. This number is found below the seat, under the model number. The recalled Trikes also have a disc-shaped or D-shaped key, not a flattened key. Click the headline link for model numbers and photos. Stop using the Trikes and call 800-432-5437 or visit http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp to receive a replacement key.
Sept. 30, 2010 - About 120,000 Fisher Price Little People Wheelies Stand n Play Rampway toys in the U.S. and Canada are recalled because the wheels on the green and purple cars can come off, which poses a choking hazard. The recall affects Stand 'n Play Rampway toy sets with model numbers T4261 and V6378. Only purple and green cars that say "Mexico" and do not have a yellow dot on the bottom are included in the recall. Stop using the cars and call 800-432-5437 or visit http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp to receive replacement cars.
Sept. 14, 2010 - About 130 Sorelle "Prescott" fixed-side cribs are recalled because the mattress support frames can bend or detach, allowing a gap to form that can pose an entrapment or fall hazard. All Sorelle "Prescott" fixed-side cribs sold online by AlbeeBaby.com between July and October 2009 are included. Although Sorelle is listed as the manufacturer, these are actually rebranded Simplicity cribs. The Simplicity cribs were part of a recall in April 2010, and the recall was linked to one infant death. One Sorelle "Prescott" crib owner reported peeling off the Sorelle label and finding a Simplicity label underneath. Stop using the crib immediately and call 877-692-5233 or visit Sorelle Crib Recall for information on a replacement crib.
Sept. 7, 2010 - About 56,000 Step II Sand & Water Transportation Station toys are recalled because the plastic train car wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard. Only Transportation Station toys with blue wheels are included in the recall. Take the toys away from children and call 800-347-8372 or visit www.step2.com for information on receiving replacement train cars.
Aug. 24, 2010 - About 11,000 Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers are recalled because they can overheat liquids and foods, posing a burn hazard. Ten incidents of overheating were reported, including one where an adult received a burn from a hot bottle. Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers with model number 9602 underneath the warmer are included in the recall. Call Williams-Sonoma at 877-548-0850 for instructions on returning the warmer for a refund.
Aug. 19, 2010 - About 3,700 Zooper Tango double strollers are recalled because the frame latches above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object. If the frame latches fail, the stroller can collapse without warning. The company has received almost 200 reports of this type of collapse. Zooper Tango double strollers with model numbers SL808B and SL808F with a production date between Jan. 1, 2007 and Apr. 30, 2008 are included in the recall. The production dates are on warning labels on the seat. Call 888-966-7379 or visit www.zooper.com to receive a repair kit.
Aug. 5, 2010 - Fisher Price has recalled 96,000 Little People Play 'n Go Campsites that were sold in the U.S., and another 14,000 that were sold in Canada, because the plastic Sonya Lee figure in the set can break in half, exposing small parts that are a choking hazard. The name "Sonya Lee" is printed underneath the toy. Only Sonya Lee figures that bend at the waist, have a green sweater and purple camera around the neck are included in this recall. Stop using the toy and call 800-432-5437 or visit www.service.mattell.com to arrange the exchange of the recalled piece for a new one.
