Recalls: Rattles, Pacifier clips, Baby Carriers

Baby Rattles Recalled by Midwest-CBK Due to Choking Hazard

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Baby rattles

Hazard:

The head on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

                       

                               

 

Remedy:

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Refund

                           

 

Consumer Contact:

Midwest-CBK at (800) 394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.mwcbk.com and click on Product Recall Information.

 

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Recall Details

Units

About 1,900

Description

This recall involves donut-shaped polyester knit fabric baby rattles with heads and arms to resemble a bear, monkey and a lion. They measure about 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches thick.  Sweet-ums and Midwest-CBK are printed on a hang tag on the rattles.  A label sewn into the rattles has Midwest-CBK, the production date 04/2013 and the batch #:00001281 printed on it.

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received one report of the head on a rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.

Sold at

Small gift stores from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $10.

Importer

Midwest-CBK LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.

 

Playtex Recalls Pacifier Holder Clips Due to Choking Hazard

 

 

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

                                

                                                                                                            

Playtex pacifier holder clips
Hazard:

The pacifier holder clips can crack and a small part can break off which poses a choking hazard to small children.

                             

 

 

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact:
Playtex toll-free at (888) 220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 1.25 million in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada

Description

This recall involves the Playtex pacifier holder clips that attach a pacifier to items like clothing, diaper bags and strollers. It is a plastic clip with a figure and a “Playtex” copyright logo that slides up and down to adjust the clip, a ribbon and a clear plastic ring that stretches to fit the pacifier. The pacifier holder was sold in green with a monkey figure, pink with a flower and blue with a tow truck.

Incidents/Injuries

Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier holders away from infants and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Sold at

Walmart, Target, Burlington Coat Factory, other major retailers, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, among others, from July 2010 through October 2013 for about $3.

Distributor

Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.

Manufactured in

China

  

Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

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Name of product:

Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

                           

 

Hazard:

The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

                               

 

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact:

Playtex at (800) 522-8230 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information.  

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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada

Description

The Playtex Hip Hammock is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the caregiver’s body at the hip.  It is made of a soft, quilted fabric and intended for babies that are from 15 to 35 pounds.  The child seat is attached with straps that wrap around the carrier’s hips and shoulder. “Playtex Hip Hammock” is printed on a label sewn into the front of the carrier.  All model numbers are being recalled.  Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308 are sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. They come in basic and deluxe styles. The hip hammock’s fabric is suede or ultra-suede in black or navy colors on the outside, and the inside lining is black, black and white check or burgundy.

Incidents/Injuries

Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Sold at

Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model. 

Manufacturer

Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.

Manufactured in

China

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