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Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Nurses Choice at (800) 747-7076 from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by e-mail to info@nurses-choice.com or visit the company's website at www.nurses-choice.com
The product
The infant mittens are made of white cotton. They have candy cane, teddy bear and "2011" decorations glued on one side.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,700
- Recall date
- February 15, 2011
- Brand
- Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.
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: “Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards”
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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