Thursday, May 12, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Rattles/

2. Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Pacifier-Holders/

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1. Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Rattles/

Recall Date: May 12, 2016

Recall Number: 16-161

Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Rattles/ 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Rattles

 

Hazard: The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Rattles/

Units: About 14,400

 

Description: This recall involves Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles, including the Pink & Green Fish rattles, item number 5141577, and the Blue & Yellow Fish rattles, item number 5127642. The rattles are made of a soft chenille fabric with a fiber stuffing. They are 8.5 inches by 7 inches and have a hole cut out in the middle. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. Rattles have a sewn-in label with “Reg. No. PA-15130(CN)” and “Hobby Lobby 9123069” printed on the front of the label.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $7.

Importer: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2. Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Pacifier-Holders/

Recall Date: May 12, 2016

Recall Number: 16-160

Hobby Lobby Recalls Infant Pacifier Holders Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Pacifier-Holders/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Pacifier holders

 

Hazard: The fin of the whale and the head of the octopus can detach from the pacifier holder, posing a choking hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifier holders and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Hobby-Lobby-Recalls-Infant-Pacifier-Holders/

Units: About 12,900

 

Description: This recall involves Little Wishes Summer Plush Pacifier Holder, including the Blue Whale, item number 5202601, and the Pink Octopus, item number 5725213. The pacifier holders are made of a plush fabric, stuffed with fiber, measure approximately 4.5 inches by 2 inches and have a 10-inch ribbon attached to the body. The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. “Hobby Lobby 9123069” is printed on the front and back of the sewn-in label.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Hobby Lobby has received one report of the whale fin detaching from the pacifier holder. No injuries have been reported.

Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for about $5.

Importer: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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