Name of product:

Idea Baby Bath Seats

Hazard:

The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.

Units

About 34,000

Description

This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats. The recalled product is a bath seat designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of pink or blue plastic and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. Two star-shaped spinning toys are on the front of the seat rail above the front post. Between the two spinning toys is a round, inset plastic disc with the words “www.ideababy.com,” “Idea Baby” and “Made in Italy.” 

Incidents/Injuries

None have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Buy Baby store or online, consumers should return the bath seats to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a store credit. If purchased at a Bed Bath & Beyond store, consumers should return the bath seats to the store where purchased to receive a store credit.

Sold at

Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online at buybuybaby.com and bedbathbeyond.com from September 2012 through April 2013 for about $40. 

Importer

Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.

Manufactured in

Italy

Consumer Contact:

Buy Buy Baby, toll-free at (877) 328-9222 anytime, or online at www.buybuybabycom or at www.bedbathandbeyond.com, then click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the homepage of either site for more information. 

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

Children’s two-piece pajama sets

Hazard:

The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Units

About 710

Description

This recall involves Vive La Fete children’s cotton or cotton/polyester two-piece pajama sets with style numbers HSH158BPL and HSH159BPL. They were sold in children’s sizes 6 months through size 12.  They consist of a long-sleeve shirt with collar and buttons paired with matching full-length pants with elastic waistband.  Pajama set style HSH158BPL is blue with a white snowflake pattern. Pajama set style HSH159BPL is red and white gingham checkered pattern. The style number is printed on a white label located on the garment’s hangtag. There are two tags sewn into the neckline. “VIVE LA FȆTE” is printed on the top tag. The garment size and fiber content with the phrases “CARE ON REVERSE” and “MADE IN EL SALVADOR” are printed on the bottom tag. 

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and contact Vive La Fete for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Sold at

Boutiques, children’s specialty stores nationwide and online at www.vivelafete.com from September 2012 to January 2013 for about $40.

Importer

Vive La Fete Inc., of Miami

Manufactured in

El Salvador

Consumer Contact:

Vive La Fete at (800) 535-7396 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.vivelafete.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page under the “Shopping With Us” section.

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

Gingham Bunny forks and spoons for babies

Hazard:

The pink coloring on the bunny’s ears can come off, posing choking and ingestion hazards to babies.

Units

About 4,000

Description

This recall involves infant flatware from the Gingham Bunny Flatware Collection, sold three ways; as just the infant feeding spoon, in a fork and spoon set, and in a three-piece set including the infant feeding spoon with a bowl and bib. The flatware is silver-colored, nickel-plated and has a bunny with pink coloring on its ears at the end of the handle.

Incidents/Injuries

Reed and Barton has received one report of the pink coloring on the bunny’s ears coming off the flatware. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flatware away from infants and contact Reed and Barton for a full refund or free replacement flatware.

Sold at

Reed and Barton factory stores and various gift shops nationwide and online at www.reedandbarton.com from September 2012 through January 2013 for between $15 and $40.

Importer

Reed and Barton Corp., of Taunton, Mass.

Manufacturer

Winkuan Metals Technology Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in

China

Consumer Contact:

Reed and Barton Corp., at (800) 343-1383 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.reedandbarton.com and click on Recall Information in the gray box at the bottom of the page.

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

Baby high chairs

Hazard:

The front opening between the tray and seat bottom of the high chair can allow a child’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children when the child is not harnessed.

Units

About 1,100

Description

This recall includes Eat model high chairs in red, black, green, purple, navy, orange, and brown. The model number BH2104 is located on a label on the back of the high chair. The word “babyhome” is printed on one leg of the chair and the word “eat” is printed on the opposite leg of the chair. The high chairs have a nylon fabric seat with a plastic tray and metal frame. The high chairs measure about 36 inches high and 24 inches wide. There is a printed white “babyhome” logo shaped like a backwards letter “h” on the seatback.  The recalled high chairs have lot numbers: BH00301/01-2012, BH00303/07-2012, BH00304/09-2012 and BH00304/09-2012. The lot numbers are located on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the footrest.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately and contact BabyHome USA to receive a free crotch restraint repair kit.

Sold at

Juvenile product stores nationwide including USA Baby, Magic Beans and RC Willey and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com and Diapers.com from March 2012 through February 2013 for about $150.

Importer

BabyHome USA, Inc., of Chester, N.J.

Manufacturer

BabyHome SA., of Sabadell, Spain

Manufactured in

China

Consumer Contact:

BabyHome USA Inc. toll-free at (888) 758-5712 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.babyhome.es and click on “Eat Recall” for more information.

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

Cherry model strollers

Hazard:

The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.

Units

About 830

Description

This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice (red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet or infant carrier car seat can be placed.  The seat unit features three recline positions, adjustable footrest, 5-point safety harness, removable canopy and removable bumper bar. There is a printed white cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit. A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models:

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement bumper bar.

Sold at

Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through December 2012 for about $400.

Importer

iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Manufacturer

iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK

Manufactured in

China

Consumer Contact:

Contact iCandy America toll-free at (877) 484-4179 anytimebegin_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail info@icandyamerica.com or visit the firm’s website at www.icandyworld.com and click “United States of America” and “Important Safety Information – iCandy Cherry.”

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

Bugaboo Cameleon3 Strollers

Hazard:

The stroller’s carrying handle can break and detach posing a fall hazard.

Units

About 9,200 in the U.S. and 960 in Canada

Description

This recall involves the Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers. The stroller has an aluminum and plastic frame with rubberized wheels, a removable seat and bassinet, a removable “U”-shaped carry handle, an under-the-seat storage bag and a sun canopy. The bassinet, seat and sun canopy come in a variety of colors. The removable carry handle is used to transport the bassinet or seat separately from the chassis. The words “Bugaboo” and “Cameleon3” appear on a fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy. Strollers included in the recall have serial numbers from 19010 11153 00001 to 19010 51248 00215. Serial numbers are printed on a horizontal bar of the stroller’s chassis beneath the seat.

Incidents/Injuries

Bugaboo has received 16 reports of carry handles breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the stroller’s bassinet or seat and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. While awaiting the replacement handle, consumers can continue to use the seat or bassinet when attached to the chassis but should not attempt to use the seat or bassinet separate from the chassis.

Sold at

Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers from September 2012 to March 2013 for between $889 and $1,600.

Importer

Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

Manufacturer

Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Manufactured in

China

Consumer Contact:

Bugaboo Americas, at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, at e-mail serviceus@bugaboo.com or online at www.bugaboo.com, and click on “Important Safety Announcements” at the bottom left of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC

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Name of product:

EVO strollers

Hazard:

The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.

Units

About 340

Description

This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker.  The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats.  “EVO” is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.

Sold at

Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.

Importer

Mutsy USA Inc., of Newark, N.J.

Manufacturer

Mutsy BV., of Goirle, Netherlands

Manufactured in

China

Consumer Contact:

Contact Mutsy USA toll-free at (877) 546-9230 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at usa@mutsy.nl, or visit the firm’s website at www.mutsy.com for recall information.

Source: FDA

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Name of Product: Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Model Strollers

Units: About 46,300 in the U.S. and 4,440 in Canada

Importer: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

Manufacturer: Bugaboo International B.V., of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hazard: A button on the stroller’s carrycot/seat carry handle can become disengaged and cause the handle to detach, posing fall and choking hazards to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 58 reports of carry handles detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the carry handles on Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey model strollers with detachable carrycots/seats. The strollers were sold with a base, sun canopy and other accessories in various colors. A fabric tag on the side of the sun canopy has Bugaboo and the model name. Strollers included in the recall have a serial number that falls within the range listed below. Serial numbers are printed on the stroller’s chassis, located under the carrycot/seat.

Bugaboo Cameleon
Serial Number 04011090900001 to 04031101009999
Serial Number 08011090900001 to 08021100800386
Serial Number 140100093600531 to 140103123350418

Bugaboo Donkey
Serial Number 170101105300001 to 170104130900500

Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Toys R Us and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers. The Bugaboo Cameleon was sold between September 2009 and June 2012 for about $980. The Bugaboo Donkey was sold from January 2011 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $1,600.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the carry handle from the strollers and contact Bugaboo for a free replacement handle. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement handle.

Consumer Contact: Bugaboo International; at (800) 460-2922, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bugaboo.com and click on “Important Quality Initiative” for more information. Consumers can email the firm at serviceus@bugaboo.com

Source: CPSC

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Name of Product: Children’s two-piece pajama sets

Units: About 560,000

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufacturer: Makalot Garments Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Hazard: The children’s cotton or cotton/fleece pajamas sets fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements. This poses a burn hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves Target Circo and Xhilaration children’s cotton or cotton/fleece two-piece pajama sets. They were sold in infant and toddler sizes 12M, 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T, and in girls and boys sizes XS, S, M, L and XL. There are a variety of colors and designs, including stars, dots, skulls, peace signs, cats, owls, footballs and camouflage. To see a complete list of item numbers included in this recall, visit the firm’s website. The item number is located on a tag on the shirt’s side seam and on the pants at the waist. A tag printed on the neck of the pajamas states “Circo” or “Xhilaration”, “Wear snug-fitting not flame resistant” and the item number. The pajamas were also sold with a yellow hangtag that states, “For child’s safety, garment should fit snugly. This garment is not flame resistant. Loose-fitting garment is more likely to catch fire.”

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from August 2012 through November 2012 for between $8 and $13.

Manufactured in: Vietnam and Cambodia

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and return them to any Target for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target; at (800) 440-0680, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC

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Name of Product: Girls Circo Fleece Blanket Sleepers

Units: 42,000

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The recalled one-piece feet pajamas are fleece and were sold in sizes 12 months, 18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, XS, S, M, L and XL. They come in three prints: purple owl, pink leopard, and blue doodle. There are several tags sewn into the neckline. “Circo Sleepwear” is printed on the top tag. “Target” and an identification number appear on a third tag.

The below identification numbers are included:

Purple Owl:

• 075084972, 075084973, 075084974, 075084975, 075084976

• 243271104, 243271105, 243271062, 243271063, 243271064

Pink Leopard:

• 075085338, 075085339, 075085340, 075085341, 075085342

• 243271052, 243271065, 243271066, 243271067, 243271068

Blue Doodle:

• 075085388, 075085389, 075085390, 075085391, 075085392

• 243271047, 243271048, 243271049, 243271050, 243271053

Sold exclusively at: Target and Target.com nationwide from August 2012 to October 2012 for about $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com and click on the Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then Children’s and Baby Products.

Source: CPSC

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