BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled December 23, 2010 · CPSC recall 11081 · BabyLegs

Hazard

The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 4,500

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What 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.

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

Product

Baby leg warmers and socks

Distributed by

BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.

Retailers

www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.

Made in

China

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