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Textile Recalls
Find the latest information on recalls of textile products by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commisson, as well as other announcements of interest to consumers and retailers.
U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772. For more information about the CPSC, including recalls of non-textile products, visit the CPSC web site.
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June 14 , 2007 - CPSC, Choking Hazard Prompts Nordstrom Recall of Children's Jackets
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: Pine Peak Blues Children's Jackets
Units: About 1,900
Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The zipper pull can detach from the jacket's zipper, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one report of the zipper pull
detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled jackets were sold in infant, toddler and youth
sizes. They are navy-colored and long-sleeved. They have a zipper-front
with the flag of England embroidered on the left shoulder and an
"England" patch on the left chest. There are two zipper front pockets in
addition to the zipper front. "Pine Peak Blues" is printed on a label
inside the jacket.
June 14 , 2007 - Children's Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to
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: Calypso Sandals
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Nordstrom brand sandals sold in
toddler and little girl's sizes. The Calypso-style shoes are tan and
white with gold straps that have three jeweled flowers on the top.
"Nordstrom" and a flower pattern are embossed on the upper sole of the
shoes. Toddler sizes were sold with an ankle strap.
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: Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
Units: About 228,000
Distributor: Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.
Importer: Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hazard: The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing
a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
May 2, 2007 - CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from
baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert
applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. Pieces of
vinyl containing lead could pose a hazard to infants if they are
swallowed. CPSC staff recommends that parents and caregivers discard
bibs that are in poor condition to avoid any potential exposure to lead
from swallowed vinyl
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: Soft Blocks Tower Toys (on Graco(r) Baby Einstein(r)
discover and play(tm) Activity Centers)Units: About 40,000
Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard: The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing
a choking hazard to infants.Incidents/Injuries: Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing
and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required
medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who
gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering.
May 2, 2007 - Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
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: Children's Airwalk(r) Compel Shoes
Units: About 690,000
Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Hazard: Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach,
posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Payless has received one report of a child who began
to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.
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: Life is good(r) Children's Sweatshirts
Units: About 1,200
Importer: Independent Trading Co. of San Clemente, California.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a
strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
April 17, 2007 - Disney Store Recalls Children's Footed Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard
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: Baby Einstein Caterpillar Sleepwear and Baby Einstein
Duck SleepwearUnits: About 200
Retailer: Disney Stores North America, of Pasadena, Calif., which is
owned, and under a licensing agreement operated, by a subsidiary of The
Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. of Secaucus, N.J.Hazard: This sleepwear fails to meet the children's flammability
standard, posing a risk of burn injury to children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
March 27, 2007 - Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
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: Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
Units: About 4,000
Importer: Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Hazard: The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach,
causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Baby Trend has received one report of a child who
bruised their forehead after falling out of the carrier. Baby Trend also
received 17 reports of shoulder straps loosening from the body of the
carrier.
March 22, 2007 - Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
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: SlingRider Infant Carriers
Units: About 100,000
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause
the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of
the carrier.Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders
breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers.
There were four reports of impact injuries where the child was taken to
the emergency room. One of these children fractured her skull.
March 8, 2007 - Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
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: Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings
Units: About 16,000
Distributor: Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or
only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in
drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree
branches. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent
children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
March 8, 2007 - H & M Recalls Boy's Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
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: Boy's Jackets with an attached compass
Units: About 2,700
Distributor: H & M, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil, inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a child outside of the U.S. who began to choke on a broken piece of the attached compass. No injuries have been reported.
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: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with
DrawstringsUnits: About 20,000
Importer: Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a
strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
February 13 , 2007 - Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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: Heavyweight Outerwear Jackets
Units: About 8,000
Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive
amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
February 13, 2007 - Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard
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: Toddler Pants SetsUnits: About 1,800
Manufacturer: G & W Industries Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: G & W Industries has received one report of a zipper
pull detaching into the hands of a toddler. No injuries have been
reported.
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: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with DrawstringsUnits: About 45,000
Manufacturer: Seena International, of Yaphank, N.Y.
Hazard:The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a
strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
December 14, 2006 - Macy's Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard
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: Baby greendog(r) girl's knit coverallsUnits:About 500
Manufacturer: Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
December 14, 2006 - Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard
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: Holiday Time(tm) Stuffed Christmas BeaglesUnits: About 56,000
Manufacturer:Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard:The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth
could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
December 13, 2006 - "See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard
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: Children's BootsUnits:About 6,500
Manufacturer: See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash..
Hazard: Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing
a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: See Kai Run has received one report of a child
starting to choke on a detached snap from the boot.
October 31, 2006 - Family Dollar Recalls "Creepy Cape" Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard
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: "Creepy Cape" Halloween CostumesUnits: About 120,000
Manufacturer: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of Montclair, N.J..
Retailer: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Hazard: These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability
of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
October 25, 2006 - Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard
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: Minnie Mouse Cardigan SetsUnits: About 14,000
Manufacturer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailer: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Hazard: If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the
neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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: All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and CanopiesUnits: About 22,000
Manufacturer: Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Hazard: The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant
standard, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported
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: "Candie's" Brand Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with
DrawstringsUnits: About 4,500
Manufacturer: The Cayre Group, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a
strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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: Youth Hooded SweatshirtsUnits: 114,000
Manufacturer: Gildan Activewear SRL, of Barbados
Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a
strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
September 19, 2006 - Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard
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: "phil & teds" T2 Travel CotsUnits: About 1,000
Distributor: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
Hazard: The plastic cap on the corner connectors can come loose, posing
a small parts choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received one report of a cap found
in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.
September 19, 2006 - Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
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: "Que Cute" Children's BathrobesUnits: About 740
Importer: Roden Industries Inc., Hollywood, Fla.
Hazard: These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear
flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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: 9-Foot Patio UmbrellasUnits: About 27,700
Importer: Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Nengfu Tourist Products Co., Ltd, China
Hazard: The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead,
which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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: "Who's That Girl!" Sweaters
Units: About 1,700
Distributors: Trendset Originals, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
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: "U.S. Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring
Units: About 30,000
Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One of the most important safety standards ever developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was approved today. By a vote of 3 to 0, CPSC approved a new federal standard to reduce the severity of mattress fires.
The new mandatory flammability standard for mattresses is the first major regulation passed by the CPSC in the agency's history. A major rule is one that has more than a $100 million annual impact on the economy.
When fully effective, CPSC estimates the new mandatory standard for mattresses is likely to save as many as 270 lives, preventing 78 percent of the deaths, and 1,330, or 84 percent of the injuries currently occurring every year.
February 7, 2006 - CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines
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: Husqvarna Viking Designer I Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Units: About 55,000
Manufacturer/Distributor: VSM Group AB of Husqvarna, Sweden, and its subsidiary VSM Sewing Inc. (Husqvarna Viking), of Westlake, Ohio
Hazard: Electrical arcing can occur in the machine's power supply, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm reports three incidents of these machines overheating and catching fire. One incident resulted in extensive smoke damage to a consumer's home, and the other two incidents resulted in minor property damage.
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: Children's Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings
Units: About 334,000
Importer/Retailer: Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, of Port Washington, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist of drawstrings of upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the state of Wisconsin.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
October 25, 2005 - CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs
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: Shag Leather Rugs
Units: About 1,800
Manufacturer/Importer: Hellenic Rug Imports Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The large rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. The smaller size rugs are missing labels identifying them as flammable.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
October 11, 2005 - CPSC, Design Ideas Ltd. Announce Recall of Bean Bag Furniture Sets
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: Lily Chair and Lily Ottoman Bean Bag Sets
Units: About 1,100 sets
Importer: Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill.
Hazard: The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC is aware of children who have died from suffocation when they unzipped, inhaled and ingested small pellets in similar bean bag furniture.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no incidents or injuries reported.
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: Reebok Children's Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover/Pant Sets
Units: About 61,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Adjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok, of Canton, Mass.)
Hazard: The zipper slider and pull on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
August 23, 2005 - CPSC, ZoloWear Announce 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.
August 12, 2005 - CPSC, The Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Baby Sandals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Caroline Flower Baby Sandals
Units: About 5,600
Manufacturer: The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
July 26, 2005 - CPSC, H&M Announce Recall of Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
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: Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
Units: About 750
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.
April 19, 2005 - CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls
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: Carter's(r) Infant and Children's Overalls
Units: About 31,000
Manufacturer: Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
March 24, 2005 - CPSC, Reebok, and Adjmi Announce Recall of Children's Reebok Jacket and Pant Sets
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: Reebok Children's Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets
Units: About 8,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Adjmi Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (Adjmi is an authorized licensee of children's apparel products of Reebok, of Canton, Mass.)
Hazard: The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach, if pulled when the jacket is open. The detached zipper slider and pull can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received three reports of zipper sliders/pulls that detached. No injuries have been reported.
March 11, 2005 - CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bernat "Fur Out" yarn
Units: About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn
Manufacturer/Importer: Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: "Fur Out" yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment. Garments constructed of "Fur Out" yarn are dangerously flammable when exposed to a flame, posing a burn risk to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.
March 9, 2005 - CPSC, Shaw Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Carpet Sold at Menards Stores
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: Shaw Industries' "Southern Breezes" Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Units: About 5,000 square yards (about 700 individual units) of carpet
Manufacturer: Shaw Industries Inc., of Dalton, Ga.
Hazard: Due to a manufacturing error, an uneven application of a latex pre-coat treatment containing a flame retardant was applied to the carpet backing. As a result, the carpet does not meet flammability standards as required under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The carpet could ignite, posing a serious risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
March 4, 2005 - CPSC, J.C. Penny Corp. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Sweaters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Arizona(r) Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater
Units: 57,000 (42,000 toddler-size and 15,000 infant size)
Manufacturer: J.C. Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children.
March 2, 2005 - CPSC, Ocean Desert Sales Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Stuffed Yarn Bunnies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Stuffed Yarn Bunny
Units: About 18,500
Manufacturer: Ocean Desert Sales Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard: The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
February 22, 2005 - CPSC, Playtex Products Inc., Announce Recall of Hip Hammock Child Carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Playtex Hip Hammock
Units: About 32,000
Manufacturer: Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn.
Hazard: The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.
February 18, 2005 - CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Women's Boots
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots
Units: About 135,000
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The heel on the boot can detach from the sole while in use, causing the consumer to fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 19 complaints of the heels breaking off, including one report of a sprained ankle.
February 15, 2005 - CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Denim Jumper Set
Units: About 6,700
Manufacturer: HIS International, of New York, NY.
Hazard: The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
February 4, 2005 - CPSC, H & M Announce Recall of Girls' Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Girls' Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
Units: About 470
Manufacturer: Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.
January 24, 2005 - CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Chamois Blankets
Units: About 92,000
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
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