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Product recall · CPSCDecember 23, 2010Serious
BabyLegs Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué
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What’s wrong
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,500
- Recall date
- December 23, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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