Every time we hear about a product recall, we wish we could wrap our kids in fluffy clouds that would keep them safe from the world (and themselves) at all times. Alas, we can’t do that, nor should we. Still, it is kind of horrifying when we realize that in our attempt to feed, clothe, and entertain our children, we have inadvertently bought something that might put them in danger. That’s why we’re here to help you find any recent baby and child product safety recalls you may have missed, including the latest two involving baby rompers and swimsuits from Target.
The Cloud Island infant rompers have snaps that may detach or break off, becoming choking hazards and/or cutting little ones. The Cat & Jack infant and toddler rashguard swimsuits have the same issue. Read on for info on which products were recalled and how to get a refund if you’ve purchased one.
As much as most manufacturers test their products to be safe for children, the process is far from perfect (and not always well regulated). Car seats, children’s clothing, sleepers and other items we need to raise our kids may have hidden dangers that no one originally foresaw, so safety recall announcements are pretty darn important.
Recalls are also very difficult to keep track of at all times, which is why we hope you can turn to us to give you the heads up when they come out; we’ll use this space to list every major product for children and babies that we’ve heard was recalled this year. (And while you’re at it, here are 2019’s product recalls.)
Some of what we list here are products you should stop using immediately and contact the manufacturer for a recall. In other cases, the situation is not so dire: There may be a repair the manufacturer can make, or just a part of the product is unusable. Read on for more on what you need to do right away to ensure your children’s safety — and get your money back.
Note: This article is constantly being updated. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about recalls, be sure to check with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as Recalls.gov, an online resource for government recalls including the consumer goods, foods, medicine and more.
A version of this story was originally published in February 2020.
Cloud Island Infant Rompers
Though they’re super adorable, these one-piece PJs from Target have snaps that have broken off or detached, becoming a choking hazard and also a rather sharp object that could cut the skin. Fortunately, so far, the retailer has only received reports of lacerations, no choking incidents. The included styles are Waterfront Baby Boutique Romper, Little Peanut, True Navy, Little Wildflower, Joyful Mint, Oh Honeybee, Pink, Floral Fields, and Mint, sold in sizes 0 to 12M. Visit Target’s recall page for the exact product numbers. If you’ve bought one of these, you may either return it to a store or request a prepaid shipping label to mail it in.
Cat & Jack Rashguard Swimsuits
These swimsuits for infants and toddlers also have snaps that can break off or detach and become sharp choking hazards. There have been many reports of the snaps coming off, but fortunately only one of a child being cut. The styles being recalled are Summer Blue Lemon, Coral Icon Story Hawaiian, and Moxie Peach Lemon in sizes 12M to 5T. Visit Target’s recall page for the product numbers. If you’ve bought one of these, you may either return it to a store or request a prepaid shipping label to mail it in.
Target Cat & Jack ‘Himani’ & ‘Jaren’ Toddler Boots
The toggle used to tighten the elastic lace at the top of these boots can break off and then pose a choking hazard. This recall affects the Himani style boots (sizes 5-12) in navy and pink, and the Jaren style (sizes 5-12) in olive, black with multi-colored polka dots, pink with multi-colored polka dots, and navy with rainbows, all of which were sold from September 2019 through February 2020, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission. Check the inside of the boots for the item number and compare to the list on CPSC.gov. Contact Target at 800-440-0680 or visit Help.Target.com to get a full refund.
IKEA Kullen 3-Drawer Dresser
On Wednesday March 4, IKEA issued a recall of its Kullen dresser due to its ability to become unstable if not properly anchored to the wall. Similar to previous dresser recalls, this poses a tip hazard and has led to the deaths of at least nine children.
This recall comes two months after a lawsuit against IKEA led the company to pay $46 million in damages to the family of a CA toddler who was killed by one of the dressers in 2017.
If you have one of these dressers (and it’s not anchored to the wall), stop using it immediately and contact the company for a full refund OR an anchor kit.
Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care & Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers
The Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers (model number starting with KB063) and Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers (model number starting with KB061) as a whole are fine to use, but the company is recalling the incline sleeper accessories included in both of those products. This is because of the infant deaths related to other inclined sleepers, caused by babies rolling from their backs to their fronts.
Stop using the sleepers immediately and visit Kolcraft.com for a $35 voucher to be used on the site or a $20 refund.
Contigo Kids’ Water Bottles
They’re back! We can’t seem to hear the end of issues with Contigo’s kids water bottles. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comission issued a recall of millions of them on August 27, 2019, due to an issue where the little silicone spout can detach — and a tiny detachable silicone piece is exactly what you do NOT want your child sucking on, as it poses a serious choking hazard.
At the time, ABC reported that Contigo received 149 complaints about the detachable spout, “including 18 incidents in which the spout was discovered in a child’s mouth.” And in February 2020, a second recall was issued — this time for the water bottles and replacement lids that Contigo gave out back in August, since they are apparently still detaching. Yikes.
Contigo will supply a free lid replacement for the recalled products, but honestly, at this point maybe find another water bottle?
Infantino Baby Carriers
Three different carriers made by Infantino — the Go Forward 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic (lot codes 2018 0619 and 2018 0719), Flip Front2back (lot code 2018 0719), and Up Close Newborn infant carriers (lot code 2018 0719) — are all being recalled because their buckles can break, creating a fall hazard. Visit Infantino.com for more info.
Sophie la Giraffe Bead Maze
The triangle shape in this Sophie toy imported from Belgium presents a choking hazard for young children. If yours is from batch numbers 9321/J09504/022019, 9474/J09504/042019, or 9549/J09504/052019, stop using that piece immediately and email [email protected] for a replacement triangle.
TINFL Children’s Pajama Pants
These cotton pants sold on Amazon by K-Apparel fail to meet flammability standards for children’s PJs (they’re either supposed to be flame-retardant or tight-fitting). K-Apparel is contacting those who purchased them (lot numbers 58500-51, 58500-52, 58500-53, 58500-54, 58500-55, 58500-56, 58500-57, 58500-59, 58500-60, 58500-61, 58500-62, 58500-63, 58500-65, 58500-66, 58500-67, 58500-69, 58500-70, and 58500-71), but in case they haven’t, email [email protected] with “Product Recall” in the subject line.
Summer Infant SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper
This sleeper is part of the many inclined sleepers being recalled because of the infant deaths reported in other inclined sleeping products. If you’ve purchased model No. 91394, visit SummerInfant.com for instructions on how to destroy the product and send the company proof for a refund.
Graco Little Lounger Rocking Seat
This is yet another inclined sleeper recalled for those other inclined sleeper infant deaths. Visit GracoBaby.com for info on refunds or vouchers.
Delta Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns
These incline sleepers might also go by these brand names: Beautyrest Beginnings Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns; Disney Baby Minnie Mouse Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns; Delta Children Deluxe 3-in-1 Activity Rocker, Feeder and Sleeper; Simmons Kids Beautyrest Deluxe 3-in-1 Activity Rocker, Feeder, and Sleeper; 3-in-1 Activity Rocker, Feeder and Incline Sleeper. As with the others, they’re being recalled because safety experts have deemed that all such devices pose a suffocation risk for infants. Visit DeltaChildren.com for refund info.
Evenflo Pillo Portable Napper
In case you skipped over the other slides, this is part of the collective recall of all incline sleepers, because of the risk of infants rolling over and suffocating in them. Instructions on refunds are at Evenflo.com.
Baby Trend Tango Mini Strollers
Baby Trend issued a recall in January 2020 of its Tango Mini Stroller, which has been deemed a fall hazard due to hinge joints that can collapse/let go under pressure. Yikes.
The product in question was sold on Amazon.com and at Target (in stores and online) from October 2019 through November 2019. About 2,000 units have been recalled but no injuries have been reported.
Little Bambino 4 in 1 Canopy Tricycle
The paint on some versions of these stroller-tricycle hybrids sold on Amazon was shown to contain lead. Amazon is contacting confirmed purchasers, but if you have model BW204 and UPC code 653981740030, 653981740092, 653981740108, 656857123326, 656857123333, or 656857123340, you can get more info on a full refund from Little Bambino.
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