Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC Recall #11128 — February 14, 2011

Recall #11128 Date: February 14, 2011 Remedy: Replace

Description

Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off.

Hazard

"Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard."

Incidents / Injuries

The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.

Units Affected

"About 4,700"

Sold At

The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.

Manufacturer

"Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C."

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.