BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard

Hazard

The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart appliqué to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped appliqué. Her mother was able to dislodge the appliqué from her throat. No medical attention was required.

Product description

This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape appliqué. The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers.

Sold on

www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com