CPSC recall 13-166, announced April 10, 2013, covers Asia Socks Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks (about 33,000 units). The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (877) 938-7265, or go to www.trumpette.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Asia Socks
- Manufacturer
- Asia Socks, of China
- Recall number
- 13-166
- Units
- About 33,000 pairs
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15.
- Importer
- Trumpette Inc., of Sacramento, Calif.
Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks
CPSC product type: Socks
Recall contact information
Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information.
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