Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 13166 · announced April 10, 2013 · Asia Socks · 33,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.
The hazard
The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.