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CPSC recall · Reported April 18, 2013

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Socks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Recall #
13173
Affected scope
About 5,000 pairs
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Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China recalled The knit ankle infant socks have a red ankle border with a lime green sock that has four … — a moderate-severity action.

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Socks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracke… was recalled by Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China in April 18, 2013. Reason: The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young ch…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled froggy socks away from infants and young c…. Verify recall #13173 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young ch….

Moderate
severity level
April 18, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13173 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13173) was formally reported on April 18, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,000 pairs.

The documented reason for this recall is: The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled froggy socks away from infants and young children, return the socks to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund or send the socks to Class… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 5,000 pairs

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

The knit ankle infant socks have a red ankle border with a lime green sock that has four fabric feet and a dark green frog head with black and white eyes and a red tongue stitched to the top of the toe of the socks. The socks were sold with a Cracker Barrel price tag printed with SKU number 417662, S110, size 6-18M, fiber content and care instructions on the back of the tag.

Reason for recall

The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled froggy socks away from infants and young children, return the socks to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund or send the socks to Classic Characters for a full refund plus shipping. Send to Classic Characters, 1320 Route 9, Champlain, N.Y. 12919 via UPS ground or US Postal Service.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13173
Date reported April 18, 2013
Date initiated April 18, 2013
Recalling firm Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China
Affected scope About 5,000 pairs
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 froggy socks away from infants and young children, return the socks to any Cracker…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The knit ankle infant socks have a red ankle border with a lime green sock that has four fabric feet and a dark green frog head with black and white eyes and a red tongue stitched to the top of the toe of the socks. The socks were sold with a Cracker Barrel price tag printed with SKU number 417662, S110, size 6-18M, fiber content and care instructions on the back of the tag.. Recalled by Sino-Best Industries, Co. Ltd., of Ningbo, China. Units affected: About 5,000 pairs.
Why was this product recalled?
The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled froggy socks away from infants and young children, return the socks to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund or send the socks to Classic Characters for a full refund plus shipping. Send to Classic Characters, 1320 Route 9, Champlain, N.Y. 12919 via UPS ground or US Postal Service.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13173.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13173) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported April 18, 2013.

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