BabyLegs · Recalled
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
- Units
- About 4,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $11
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.
- Product type
- Socks
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 23 2010; last revised APR 25 2016.
