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CORRECTION: News from CPSC: 4 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. Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Red-Wing-Shoes-Recalls-Steel-Toe-Work-Boots/

2. Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Browning-Recalls-Junior-Hoodie/

3. Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Playtex-Recalls-Hip-Hammock-Infant-Carriers/

4. Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cubetensils-Childrens-Eating-Utensils-Recalled-by-Edoche/

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1. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-066

Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Steel toe work boots

 

Hazard: The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer’s feet in an impact.

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Red Wing Shoes at (800) 733-9464 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT Saturday, by email at voluntary.recall@redwingshoes.com or online at www.redwingshoes.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Red-Wing-Shoes-Recalls-Steel-Toe-Work-Boots/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men’s steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 and widths ranging from B to H depending on the size and style. The boots have 6, 8, 10 or 11 inch ankle height and were sold in brown, black and maroon-colored leather.  The following style numbers are included in the recall: 2206, 2211, 2223, 2226, 2230, 2238, 2249, 2254, 2270, 2404, 2405, 2406, 2408, 2412, 2414, 2426, 2491, 3505, 3507, 3508, 3526, 3528, 3568, 4208, 4210, 4273, 4406, 4414, 4425, 4433, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438, 4445, 4481, 4483, 4484, 4494, 22406, 22408, 52406, 52408, 82406 and 82408. Date codes between 10/12 and 11/13 are included in the recall. The style number, date code and Red Wing Shoes are printed on a label inside the boot’s tongue. For the complete list, see the firm’s website.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair of boots.

 

Sold at: Red Wing stores and other shoe stores from October 2012 through November 2013 for between $185 and $340.

 

Manufacturer: Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-067

Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of product: Browning Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts

 

Hazard: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area that pose a strangulation or an entanglement hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

 

Remedy: Refund, Repair

 

Consumer Contact:  Browning at (800) 727-4312 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, online at www.browning.com and click on Recall at the top of the page, or  email at browninghoodie@browning.com for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Browning-Recalls-Junior-Hoodie/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 4,300

 

Description: This recall includes hooded Buckmark junior sweatshirts in sizes S, M, L and XL. The sweatshirts are made of polyester fabric. The camouflaged print pullover sweatshirt comes with black drawstrings and has a yellow embroidered Buckmark logo  located on the front of the garment. There are pockets located near the waist. The sweatshirt has a hood, and rib knit cuffs and waist. 

 

The affected SKU’s included in the recall are:

 

Size        SKU

S              3011332001

M            3011332002

L              3011332003

XL           3011332004

 

The SKU number is printed on a tag located behind the main label on the back of the collar.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hooded sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Browning for a full refund.

 

Sold exclusively at: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from August 2012 through October 2013 for about $28.

 

Importer: Browning, of Morgan, Utah

 

Manufactured in: Bangladesh

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3. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-069

Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

 

Hazard: The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

 

Remedy:  Refund

 

Consumer Contact:  Playtex at (800) 522-8230 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information. 

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Playtex-Recalls-Hip-Hammock-Infant-Carriers/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada

 

Description: The Playtex Hip Hammock is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the caregiver’s body at the hip.  It is made of a soft, quilted fabric and intended for babies that are from 15 to 35 pounds.  The child seat is attached with straps that wrap around the carrier’s hips and shoulder. “Playtex Hip Hammock” is printed on a label sewn into the front of the carrier.  All model numbers are being recalled.  Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308 are sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. They come in basic and deluxe styles. The hip hammock’s fabric is suede or ultra-suede in black or navy colors on the outside, and the inside lining is black, black and white check or burgundy.

Incidents/Injuries: Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.

 

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

 

Sold at:  Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model. 

 

Manufacturer: Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.

 

Manufactured in:  China

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4. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-070

Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Children’s spoon and fork sets

 

Hazard: The utensil’s handle can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Edoche call collect at (774) 295-0170 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.edoche.com then click on About Us at the top of the page for more information. Customers can also send an email to info@edoche.com.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cubetensils-Childrens-Eating-Utensils-Recalled-by-Edoche/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,100 sets

 

Description: This recall involves Edoche’s Cubetensils sets of children’s eating utensils. Each set consists of a spoon and a matching fork with stainless steel heads and plastic handles. The handle has three segments that rotate to create design combinations. The utensils are 5.75-inches long and were sold in seven different models/designs: alphabet, moon and stars, nature, princess, rockets, trucks and veggies. The sets come in a brown cardboard box with a clear viewing window in the front. “Edoche” is printed on the bottom of the utensils and “Stainless Steel China” is embossed on the metal heads.  The phrase “Not for children under 3” appears on the back of the product’s packaging. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Edoche has received one report of the utensil’s handle detaching and a baby putting it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the utensils away from children and contact Edoche for a full refund.

 

Sold at: Major retailers and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ebay.com from May 2012 through November 2013 for about $8 a set.

 

Importer: Edoche, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

 

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.

 

Media Contact

Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.

Phone: (301) 504-7908

Spanish: (301) 504-7800

 

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Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:

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Times: 8 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime

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News from CPSC: 3 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. Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Red-Wing-Shoes-Recalls-Steel-Toe-Work-Boots/

2. Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Browning-Recalls-Junior-Hoodie/

3. Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Playtex-Recalls-Hip-Hammock-Infant-Carriers/

4. Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cubetensils-Childrens-Eating-Utensils-Recalled-by-Edoche/

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1. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-066

Red Wing Shoes Recalls Steel Toe Work Boots Due to Impact Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Steel toe work boots

 

Hazard: The steel toe cap in the boots could fail to protect the wearer’s feet in an impact.

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Red Wing Shoes at (800) 733-9464 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT Saturday, by email at voluntary.recall@redwingshoes.com or online at www.redwingshoes.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Red-Wing-Shoes-Recalls-Steel-Toe-Work-Boots/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 105,000 pairs in the United States and 9,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves 45 styles of Red Wing men’s steel toe work boots in sizes 11 to 18 and widths ranging from B to H depending on the size and style. The boots have 6, 8, 10 or 11 inch ankle height and were sold in brown, black and maroon-colored leather.  The following style numbers are included in the recall: 2206, 2211, 2223, 2226, 2230, 2238, 2249, 2254, 2270, 2404, 2405, 2406, 2408, 2412, 2414, 2426, 2491, 3505, 3507, 3508, 3526, 3528, 3568, 4208, 4210, 4273, 4406, 4414, 4425, 4433, 4435, 4436, 4437, 4438, 4445, 4481, 4483, 4484, 4494, 22406, 22408, 52406, 52408, 82406 and 82408. Date codes between 10/12 and 11/13 are included in the recall. The style number, date code and Red Wing Shoes are printed on a label inside the boot’s tongue. For the complete list, see the firm’s website.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and return them to a Red Wing store/dealer or contact Red Wing Shoes for a free replacement pair of boots.

 

Sold at: Red Wing stores and other shoe stores from October 2012 through November 2013 for between $185 and $340.

 

Manufacturer: Red Wing Shoe Company Inc., of Red Wing, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-067

Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of product: Browning Youth Buckmark Junior Hoodie Sweatshirts

 

Hazard: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck area that pose a strangulation or an entanglement hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

 

Remedy: Refund, Repair

 

Consumer Contact:  Browning at (800) 727-4312 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, online at www.browning.com and click on Recall at the top of the page, or  email at browninghoodie@browning.com for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Browning-Recalls-Junior-Hoodie/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 4,300

 

Description: This recall includes hooded Buckmark junior sweatshirts in sizes S, M, L and XL. The sweatshirts are made of polyester fabric. The camouflaged print pullover sweatshirt comes with black drawstrings and has a yellow embroidered Buckmark logo  located on the front of the garment. There are pockets located near the waist. The sweatshirt has a hood, and rib knit cuffs and waist. 

 

The affected SKU’s included in the recall are:

 

Size        SKU

S              3011332001

M            3011332002

L              3011332003

XL           3011332004

 

The SKU number is printed on a tag located behind the main label on the back of the collar.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hooded sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Browning for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from August 2012 through October 2013 for about $28.

 

Importer: Browning, of Morgan, Utah

 

Manufactured in: Bangladesh

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3. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-069

Playtex Recalls Hip Hammock Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

 

Hazard: The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

 

Remedy:  Refund

 

Consumer Contact:  Playtex at (800) 522-8230 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.playtexproducts.com and click on Recall for more information. 

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Playtex-Recalls-Hip-Hammock-Infant-Carriers/

Recall Details

 

Units: About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada

 

Description: The Playtex Hip Hammock is an infant carrier designed to strap the baby against the caregiver’s body at the hip.  It is made of a soft, quilted fabric and intended for babies that are from 15 to 35 pounds.  The child seat is attached with straps that wrap around the carrier’s hips and shoulder. “Playtex Hip Hammock” is printed on a label sewn into the front of the carrier.  All model numbers are being recalled.  Model numbers 05300, 05301, 05302, 05306, 05307 and 05308 are sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. They come in basic and deluxe styles. The hip hammock’s fabric is suede or ultra-suede in black or navy colors on the outside, and the inside lining is black, black and white check or burgundy.

Incidents/Injuries: Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.

 

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

 

Sold at:  Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model. 

 

Manufacturer: Playtex Products Inc., of Dover, Del.

 

Manufactured in:  China

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4. Recall Date: December 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-070

Cubetensils Children’s Eating Utensils Recalled by Edoche Due to Choking Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Children’s spoon and fork sets

 

Hazard: The utensil’s handle can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Edoche call collect at (774) 295-0170 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.edoche.com then click on About Us at the top of the page for more information. Customers can also send an email to info@edoche.com.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cubetensils-Childrens-Eating-Utensils-Recalled-by-Edoche/

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,100 sets

 

Description: This recall involves Edoche’s Cubetensils sets of children’s eating utensils. Each set consists of a spoon and a matching fork with stainless steel heads and plastic handles. The handle has three segments that rotate to create design combinations. The utensils are 5.75-inches long and were sold in seven different models/designs: alphabet, moon and stars, nature, princess, rockets, trucks and veggies. The sets come in a brown cardboard box with a clear viewing window in the front. “Edoche” is printed on the bottom of the utensils and “Stainless Steel China” is embossed on the metal heads.  The phrase “Not for children under 3” appears on the back of the product’s packaging. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Edoche has received one report of the utensil’s handle detaching and a baby putting it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the utensils away from children and contact Edoche for a full refund.

 

Sold at: Major retailers and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ebay.com from May 2012 through November 2013 for about $8 a set.

 

Importer: Edoche, Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

 

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.

 

Media Contact

Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.

Phone: (301) 504-7908

Spanish: (301) 504-7800

 

CPSC Consumer Information Hotline

Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:

800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)

Times: 8 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime

Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.

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