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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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August 8, 2008 - Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure
July 1, 2008 - Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard
June 24, 2008 - Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
June 12, 2008 - Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard
June 10, 2008 - The Children's Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead
June 10, 2008 - Crate and Barrel Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
June 5, 2008 - Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
May 28, 2008 - Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard
May 20, 2008 - Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
April 7, 2008 - Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard
February 1, 2008 - CPSC Takes Major Step Toward Reducing Upholstered Furniture Fires
December 27, 2007 - Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment
Hazard
December 23, 2007 - Old Navy Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment
Hazard
October 12, 2007 - J.C. Penney Recalls Shag Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
October 8, 2007 - Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
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.
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