BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-12-23). Hazards: choking. About 4,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11081 |
| Published | 2010-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Socks |
| Products | Baby leg warmers and socks |
| Firm named in the title | BabyLegs |
| Firms | BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair. |
Description
This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape appliqué. The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers.
Hazard
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart appliqué to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped appliqué. Her mother was able to dislodge the appliqué from her throat. No medical attention was required.
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