CPSC recall 11-128, announced February 15, 2011, covers Nurses Choice Newborn Keepsake Mittens (about 4,700 units). Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 747-7076, go to www.nurses-choice.com, or email info@nurses-choice.com.
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Which products are included?
The infant mittens are made of white cotton. They have candy cane, teddy bear and "2011" decorations glued on one side.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nurses Choice
- Manufacturer
- Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C.
- Recall number
- 11-128
- Units
- About 4,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.
Newborn Keepsake Mittens
CPSC product type: Gloves and Mittens
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Nurses Choice at (800) 747-7076 from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by e-mail to info@nurses-choice.com or visit the company's website at www.nurses-choice.com
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