The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues product recalls across all categories of consumer goods. Every once in a while, a popular baby product will get recalled due to safety issues.
Baby product safety recalls are typically related to issues such as choking hazards, laceration hazards, strangulation hazards, tipping hazards, and other safety concerns. In this article, we list recent baby products that have been recalled in the U.S., with an emphasis on the more commonly used items.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues product recalls across all categories of consumer goods. Every once in a while, a popular baby product will get recalled due to safety issues.
Baby product safety recalls are typically related to issues such as choking hazards, laceration hazards, tipping hazards, and other safety concerns. In this article, we list recent baby products that have been recalled in the U.S.
August 21, 2020: Woom Bikes USA Children's Helmets
The CPSC announced a recall of woom bikes USA children's helmets as they do not meet the US federal safety standards. The small-sized (S) helmet is the only size recalled. These helmets were sold in blue, green, purple, red, and yellow. The S appears on the back of the helmet. woom bikes is offering a refund for this product. If they have not reached out to you yet, contact them via email at: [email protected].
Read more detail in the CPSC announcement.
August 19, 2020: Hasbro Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters
The CPSC announced a recall of Hasbro Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 water blasters because the decorative sticker on the side of the toys contains lead levels that exceed the federal lead content ban. These water blasters were sold at Target from March 2020 to July 2020. To identify whether you have one of these super soakers, check the model number on the sticker on the side of the toy, which says "Nerf Super Soaker." The impacted model numbers are E6286 (Super Soaker XP 20, which is a green and orange hand-held water blaster) and E6289 (Super Soaker XP 30, which is an orange and blue water blaster). Consumers are asked to mail in their recalled super soakers for a full refund. You can contact them via email at: [email protected].
Read more detail in the CPSC announcement.
August 12, 2020: Thule Sleek Baby Strollers
The CPSC announced a recall of Thule Sleek baby strollers that were manufactured between May 2018 and September 2019 due a risk that the handlebars can detach from the stroller frame. To identify whether you have a recalled stroller, look for the product label on the inside lower part of the stroller frame, near the cargo basket. The following product item numbers are part of the recall: 11000001-11000005, 11000017, 11000330, 11000337-342. There will also be a date code (year/month). If your stroller has a QC 2020 sticker, it is safe to use. If you have a stroller impacted by the recall, you can contact them via email: [email protected].
Read more detail in the CPSC announcement.
June 25, 2020: Belecoo Baby Strollers
The CPSC announced a recall of Belecoo 535-S convertible baby strollers that were sold in several colors, including black, pink, blue, khaki, and gray. To identify whether you have the Belecoo 535-S, "Belecoo" is written on the frame and shoulder harness, and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the stroller. Stop using the recalled strollers immediately. Belecoo is offering a full refund including taxes and your original shipping costs; if they have not reached out to you yet, contact them via email: [email protected]
Read more details in the CPSC announcement.
June 25, 2020: Costway Baby Strollers
The CPSC announced a recall of Costway double baby strollers due to violation of Federal Standard for Carriages and Strollers. Specifically, the large opening between the activity tray and bottom of the seat can become an entrapment hazard if the child slides down through that area. This can pose a serious risk of entrapment and strangulation, and is due to an inappropriate placement of the crotch restraint. Stop using the recalled strollers immediately, including model numbers BB4476, BB4613, and BB4690. Costway is offering a full refund including taxes and your original shipping costs; if they have not reached out to you yet, contact them email: [email protected]
Read more details in the CPSC announcement.
June 18, 2020: Children's Dimetapp and Robitussin
The FDA announced a voluntary recall by GSK Consumer Healthcare, involving children's Dimetapp and Robitussin, due to dosing cups missing important graduation markings, increasing the chances of administering an incorrect dose.
Read more details in the FDA safety announcement.
June 11, 2020: Bonnsu Baby Miniware Teething Spoons
The CPSC issued an announcement regarding a recall of Bonnsu Miniware Teething Spoons due to an infant chewing through the spoon and breaking off a small piece in their mouth, posing a choking hazard.
Read more details in the CPSC announcement.
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