Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled April 10, 2013 · CPSC recall 13166 · Asia Socks

Trumpette Aubree’s and Hearts socks packaging

Hazard

The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 33,000 pairs

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks

Manufacturer(s)

Asia Socks, of China

Imported by

Trumpette Inc., of Sacramento, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →