Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-128 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 15, 2011
- Brand
- Nine Manufacturers
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Newborn Keepsake Mittens
- Hazard
- Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnChoking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 4,700
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
The infant mittens are made of white cotton. They have candy cane, teddy bear and "2011" decorations glued on one side.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Newborn Keepsake Mittens · About 4,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.; Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Nurses Choice at (800) 747-7076 from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by e-mail to info@nurses-choice.com or visit the company's website at www.nurses-choice.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Newborn Keepsake Mittens (About 4,700 units). The infant mittens are made of white cotton.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Flash Fire Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.
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