Janod Children’s Shaving Kits
CPSC Recall #21-194 — September 9, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 21-194 |
| Recall Date | September 9, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 13,600 |
| Importer | Juratoys US Corp., of Millersburg, Pa. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Nordstrom and Crate and Barrel stores nationwide; online at Amazon.com |
| Maisonnette.com |
| Nordstrom.com |
| and CrateandBarrel.com; both in store and online at other specialty toy |
| gift and books stores nationwide; and in select catalogs from July 2020 through July 2021 for about $30. |
Product
Janod Children’s Shaving Kits
Description
The recall involves Janod Shaving Kit toys. The kit’s blue fabric zippered bag with brown trim and imitation leather handle holds the following wood components: mustache-shaped scissors, mirror, mustache-shaped comb, cologne bottle, shaving brush, shaving cream bottle and shaver. The batch number is found on the bottom of the cologne bottle and on the packaging wrap. The following six batches are included in this recall: Batch Numbers 10084/ J06548/ 052020 10024/ J06548/ 062020 10166/ J06548/ 072020 10279/ J06548/ 092020 10460/ J06548/ 112020 10551/ J06548/ 022021
Hazard
The brown trim of the shaving kit bags contains levels of a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Banned phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled children’s shaving kit and return it to the place of purchase 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.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
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.