CPSCGeneral Alert
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking H...
Published: December 23, 2010Recall ID: 11081Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Baby leg warmers and socks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/BabyLegs-Recalls-Baby-Socks-and-Leg-Warmers-with-Heart-Applique-Due-to-Choking-Hazard1 |
| Title | BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11081.11081a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Baby Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11081.11081b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Baby Socks with Heart Appliqué |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11081.11081c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Baby Socks with Heart Appliqué |
| Hazards › Name | The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Baby leg warmers and socks |
| Products › Type | Socks |
| Products › Category I D | 67620 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,500 |
| Recall I D | 546 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair. |
| Recall Date | 2010-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 11081 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |