Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 08176 · Jan 31, 2008 · Kids II Inc.
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08176
- Date
- Jan 31, 2008
- Company
- Kids II Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys
- Product type
- Toys (Crib)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are included in the recall.
What can happen
The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kids II has received 23 reports of anchors breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores and on-line retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby einstein baby neptune™ soothing seascape crib toys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.