Baby leg warmers and socks

CPSC Recall #11-081 — December 22, 2010

Recall #11-081 Date: December 22, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Baby leg warmers and socks

Description

This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape appliqué. The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers.

Hazard

The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped appliqué. Her mother was able to dislodge the appliqué from her throat. No medical attention was required.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart appliqué to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.

Units Affected

About 4,500

Sold At

www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.

Manufactured In

China