CHILDREN'S PRODUCT RECALLS - September 2021

Recalls

Safe Kids is committed to keeping you informed about recalls of products that can put kids at risk. The Safe Kids’ recall center is a unique place where parents and caregivers can go to stay up to date on recalls of all child-related products. This report includes infant loungers that pose a risk of suffocation and children’s shaving kit toys that contain hazardous levels of banned phthalates.

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September 23, 2021 CPSC; The Boppy Company recalled multiple models of its Newborn Loungers because infants can suffocate if they roll, move or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing. Units: About 3.3 million (~35,000 in Canada).

September 22, 2021 CPSC; Huish Outdoors recalled its Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels because their bottom purge valve can leak, allowing unexpected water entry and posing a drowning hazard. Units: About 76,000. 

September 16, 2021 CPSC; Harbor Freight Tools recalled its Bauer Forced Air Propane Portable Heaters because their fittings can fail, causing the heater to leak propane gas and posing a fire hazard. Units: About 19,000.

September 9, 2021 CPSC; Ivena recalled its Teak Shower Benches because they can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to users. Units: About 70,000 (~11,317 sold in Canada).

September 9, 2021 CPSC; Wiggle recalled its Vitus 14 and Vitus 16 Kids Bikes because they lack required footbrakes, posing a risk of injury to children. Units: About 280.

September 9, 2021 CPSC; Juratoys recalled its Janod Children’s Shaving Kits because their brown trim contains toxic banned phthalates, posing a risk of adverse health issues if ingested by young children. Units: About 13,600.

September 2, 2021 CPSC; Step2 recalled its StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers because the storage tray with cup holders and step can come loose from the tower, posing a fall hazard to children. Units: About 1,570 (~34 sold in Canada).

September 1, 2021 CPSC; PetSmart recalled its Top Paw Double Diner Dog Bowls because the gasket on the bottom of the dog bowls can come off, leaving an unfinished edge and posing a laceration risk. Units: About 100,300.

September 1, 2021 CPSC; SKE Outdoors recalled its TuroSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets because they do not comply with federal safety standards for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. Units: About 860.

August 26, 2021 CPSC; Ryan and Rose recalled its Children’s Eating Utensils because their handles can break off releasing small parts and posing a choking hazard for young children. Units: About 17,750 (~110 sold in Canada).