CPSCGeneral Alert
Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard
Published: April 10, 2013Recall ID: 13166Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.
Affected Products
Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Baby-Socks-Recalled-by-Trumpette |
| Title | Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13166.TrumpetteAubreeSocks_NEW_Large.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Trumpette Aubree’s socks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13166.Trumpette%2520Heart%2520socks%2520%282%29LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Trumpette Hearts socks |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13166.TrumpettePackagesLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Trumpette Aubree’s and Hearts socks packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks |
| Products › Type | Socks |
| Products › Category I D | 67620 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 pairs |
| Recall I D | 1355 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit. |
| Importers › Name | Trumpette Inc., of Sacramento, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors. |
| Recall Number | 13166 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Asia Socks, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |