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BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 11-081 · December 23, 2010 · BabyLegs

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-081 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 23, 2010
Brand
BabyLegs
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Baby leg warmers and socks
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 4,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 25, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Baby leg warmers and socks · About 4,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.; BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Baby leg warmers and socks (About 4,500 units). This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape appliqué.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 25, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.