CPSC recall · Reported December 23, 2010
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.
BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. recalled This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-hig….
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. in December 23, 2010. Reason: The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. …. Verify recall #11081 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children..
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- agency class
- December 23, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11081 |
| Date reported | December 23, 2010 |
| Date initiated | December 23, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 4,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the hea…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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