BabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 07066 · announced December 21, 2006 · Babyswede · 33,000 units affected
The product
The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name "BABYBJÖRN," which is printed along the front side of the spoon's handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow.
The hazard
After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact BabySwede LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.