Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled October 3, 2017 · CPSC recall 18001 · Playtex

Hazard

The clear plastic layer over the graphics can peel or bubble from the surface of the plates and bowls, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 3.6 million (in addition, about 1.9 million were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

Playtex has received 372 reports of the clear plastic layer over the graphics bubbling or peeling. The firm has received 11 reports of pieces of the detached clear plastic found in children's mouths, including four reports of choking on a piece of the clear plastic layer.

Description

This recall involves Playtex plates and bowls for children. The plates have various printed designs including cars, construction scenes, giraffes, princesses, superheroes and more. The white polypropylene plates and bowls also have a colored rim on top and a non-slip bottom. Playtex is written on the bottom of the plates and bowls. The plates and bowls were sold separately and together as sets. A Mealtime set is comprised of a plate, a bowl, two utensils and a cup.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates and bowls and take them away from young children. Consumers should contact Playtex for a full refund.

Contact

Playtex toll-free at 888-220-2075 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on “Recall” for more information.

Product

Children's Playtex plates and bowls

Distributed by

Playtex Products, LLC, of Shelton, Conn.

Retailers

Babies"R"Us, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2009 through August 2017 for about $2.50 for a single plate or bowl and $15 for a Mealtime set.

Made in

China

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