Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-166 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 10, 2013
- Brand
- Trumpette
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 33,000 pairs
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 22, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks · About 33,000 pairs units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15.; Asia Socks, of China; Trumpette Inc., of Sacramento, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information.
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?
Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks (About 33,000 pairs units). This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months.
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 away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 22, 2015. 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.