BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons
CPSC Recall #07-066 - December 20, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-066 |
| Recall Date | December 20, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 33,000 |
| Importer | BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Manufactured In | Sweden |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty juvenile product stores |
| catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9. |
Product
BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 33,000 Farberware BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons. After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: BABYBJÖRN® Feeding SpoonsUnits: About 33,000Importer/Distributor: BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, OhioHazard: After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name "BABYBJÖRN," which is printed along the front side of the spoon's handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow.Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.Manufactured in: SwedenRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.Customer Contact: For more information, contact BabySwede LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com.
Hazard
After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.