London Bridge Recalls Sock and Wrist Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 19178 · Jul 31, 2019 · London Bridge
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19178
- Date
- Jul 31, 2019
- Company
- London Bridge
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Infant Sock and Wrist Rattle Sets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves a set of matching baby socks and wristband which contain a small rattle sewn inside the wristband and the toe of each sock. The sets were sold in various colors and styles, including strawberry, ladybug, animals and sports themes. The product is labeled for ages 0-6 months. The hang tag on the product has the London Bridge name and logo and 'Baby Wrist Rattle and Rattle Sock Set 0-6 months.' The back of the hang tag includes fiber content and care information, Batch #608315, Date code October 2018 and the Item # (LB5000, LB5001, LB5002, LB5003, LB5004, LB5005, LB5006 or LB5007).
What can happen
Rattles sewn inside the socks and wristbands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the sock and rattle sets, take them away from children and return them to the store where it was purchased or contact London Bridge to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- London Bridge has received one report of the stuffed rattle portions detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent boutique stores nationwide from January 2019 through May 2019 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant sock and wrist rattle sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the sock and rattle sets, take them away from children and return them to the store where it was purchased or contact London Bridge to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Rattles sewn inside the socks and wristbands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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