The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog

Four CPSC recalls have been reported in the last week, so be sure to check the links below for the latest warnings.

• Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers (Due to Fall Hazard) The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. Sold at: Juvenile product and department stores nationwide and online, including BabiesRUs.com, from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $100.

• Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear (Due to Strangulation Hazard) The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.

• Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette Int (Due to Strangulation Hazard) The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Sold at: Marshalls Stores and specialty children’s clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15.

• Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles (Due to Choking Hazard) The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles(tm) are shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in the recall. Sold at: Wal-Mart, Babies “R” Us and other specialty stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $3 and $4.

Click on the comments bubble above to discuss the listed recalls, or to let us know about products recalled between the 5th and 11th that I may have missed.

Have fun and stay healthy!
Dr.MOZ