Infant bib and bootie sets
CPSC Recall #17-228 — September 20, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-228 |
| Recall Date | September 20, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,500 |
| Importer | DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kan. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Christus Health Retail Systems |
| Joseph-Beth Booksellers |
| More Than Words |
| The Mole Hole of Peddlers Village & Eash Sales from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $25. |
Product
Infant bib and bootie sets
Description
This recall involves Story Time bib and bootie sets for infants, ages 3 through 6 months. The multi-colored pastel sets were sold in six different child themes and have serial numbers ranging from 5004700491 to 5004700496. The serial number can be found on the side of the bib. The sets were sold under the brand name Nat & Jules. Rattle attachments sewn into the booties coordinate with the theme. 5004700491 Dragon Bib & Bootie Set 5004700492 Sea Creatures Bib & Bootie Set 5004700493 Unicorn Bib & Bootie Set 5004700494 Princess Bib & Bootie Set 5004700495 Pirate Bib & Bootie Set 5004700496 Rocketship Bib & Bootie Set
Hazard
Rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bib sets, take them away from children and return them to any store that sells DEMDACO’s products for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.