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Little Lotus Baby Swaddles and Sleeping Bags Recalled by Embrace Technologies Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: July 6, 2016 Initiated: July 6, 2016 #16756 About 1,900 units

The recall

Little Lotus, of San Francisco issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to you….

Moderate
severity level
About 1,900
units affected
July 6, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16756 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #16756) was formally reported on July 6, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Little Lotus, of San Francisco is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1,900 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to 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 stop using the recalled baby swaddles and sleeping bags and contact Little Lotus for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a store credit for a full refund, plu… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Where this recall sits in the database

Severity2119858883High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 1,900

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves the Little Lotus baby swaddles with model number 901-01 and sleeping bags with model numbers 830-03, 830-05 and 830-07. The 100% cotton, sack-shaped baby swaddles and sleeping bags were sold in small, medium and large sizes and in cream with multicolored hand prints, mint and pastel colors/prints. They have a snap button on each shoulder. The Little Lotus logo and model number are stamped in white at the bottom in the interior of the swaddle and sleeping bag.

Reason for Recall

The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby swaddles and sleeping bags and contact Little Lotus for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a store credit for a full refund, plus a $25 credit towards a new purchase. Embrace Technologies is contacting consumers directly.

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 16756
Date reported July 6, 2016
Date initiated July 6, 2016
Recalling firm Little Lotus, of San Francisco
Units affected About 1,900
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 1,900 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Little Lotus baby swaddles with model number 901-01 and sleeping bags with model numbers 830-03, 830-05 and 830-07. The 100% cotton, sack-shaped baby swaddles and sleeping bags were sold in small, medium and large sizes and in cream with multicolored hand prints, mint and pastel colors/prints. They have a snap button on each shoulder. The Little Lotus logo and model number are stamped in white at the bottom in the interior of the swaddle and sleeping bag.. Recalled by Little Lotus, of San Francisco. Units affected: About 1,900.
Why was this product recalled?
The shoulder snaps on the baby swaddles and sleeping bags can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby swaddles and sleeping bags and contact Little Lotus for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a store credit for a full refund, plus a $25 credit towards a new purchase. Embrace Technologies is contacting consumers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16756.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (16756) 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?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS — demographic + housing + income data. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — wage + employment by occupation. bls.gov/oes
  • BEA Regional Economic Accounts — GDP + personal income by state/metro. bea.gov/data/regional
  • U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns — establishment + employment by industry. census.gov/cbp
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) — tax-return aggregate data. irs.gov/statistics
  • data.gov — U.S. federal open-data portal — discovery layer for additional federal sources. data.gov

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).