BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Baby leg warmers and socks
Units: About 4,500
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
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.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
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.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11081, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.