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Dozens Of Choking Incidents Spark Recall Of Popular Baby Toy Dozens Of Choking Incidents Spark Recall Of Popular Baby Toy
Dozens Of Choking Incidents Spark Recall Of Popular Baby Toy A baby teething toy sold online is being recalled after dozens of choking incidents were reported. Longyanguiheng issued the recall for about 6,800 Yetonamr Pull-String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Jan. 22. The toy's silicone pull strings are smaller than allowed under federal safety standards. The strings can reach the back of a child's throat, posing a serious choking hazard. There have been at least 32 "choking incidents" involving the toy, according to the CPSC. The recalled teething toy is an off-white, disc-shaped pr…

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by Chris Spiker
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Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Massive Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Massive Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Massive Recall A popular children's toy is being recalled after a child choked and needed medical attention. Mobi Games issued the recall for about 117,500 Zippee silicone activity toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 13. About 25,786 toys were also purchased in Canada. The silicone strings on the toy have spherical ends that can reach the back of a child's throat, posing a serious choking hazard. One child gagged, vomited, and choked after placing the toy in their mouth. The child was treated and released, according to the CPSC. The toys were sold nationwide on A…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Yogurt Product Over Choking Risk A popular brand of yogurt sold across the country has been recalled due to the risk of plastic contamination that could cause choking, according to federal officials. Danone North America has voluntarily pulled multiple YoCrunch products after transparent plastic pieces were found in the dome toppers that hold candy and granola mix-ins.  The pieces, some reportedly as long as 25 millimeters, may have sharp edges and pose a risk if swallowed. The issue affects only the toppings, not the yogurt itself, and spans all flavors and package sizes currently on the market. The recall, initiate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Plastic Shards Force Recall Of Every Yogurt Cup From This Popular Brand Plastic Shards Force Recall Of Every Yogurt Cup From This Popular Brand
Plastic Shards Force Recall Of Every Yogurt Cup From This Popular Brand Danone is recalling all YoCrunch yogurt sold nationwide due to a potential choking hazard from plastic pieces. The company announced the recall for all flavors and sizes currently in stores in a news release on Monday, July 14. The recall doesn't include the yogurt itself – only the topping container, which is packaged separately. Danone said that consumer complaints revealed that some toppers contained hard plastic shards, creating a dangerous choking hazard. "The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces…

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by Chris Spiker
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Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy
Top Hat Trouble: Choking Risks Trigger Large Recall Of Popular Snowman Toy A popular children's snowman toy is being recalled because its top hat could break into small pieces, posing a serious choking hazard. The Step2 Company is recalling about 30,800 My First Snowman toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The recall also affects 692 toys sold in Canada. The snowman's removable plastic top hat can break into small pieces, which children can choke on if swallowed. Step2 received 47 reports of the top hat's brim breaking, but no injuries have been reported, the CPSC said. The toys include a battery-…

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by Chris Spiker
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Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC
Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: Cpsc A baby toy sold nationwide is being recalled after a loose piece ended up in an infant's mouth. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 15,300 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. The center's tissue box toy can break apart, exposing small support brackets that pose a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. Fisher-Price said it received one report of the toy coming apart and an infant placing a support bracket in their mouth. The activity centers were sold from N…

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by Chris Spiker
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Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall
Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall More than a quarter-million brunch-themed stroller toys have been recalled after babies were found with broken pieces of the toy egg in their mouths. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 253,000 Brunch & Go Stroller Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. About 4,500 toys were also sold in Canada. The toy features pretend avocado toast with a mirror tomato, crinkle bacon, and an egg teether. Fisher-Price said the egg's yellow yolk can crack, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Five incidents have be…

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by Chris Spiker
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Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In NY After Child Sent To ER Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said. Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …

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by Chris Spiker
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Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard
Fisher-Price Recalling 366K Baby Dumbbell Toys Due To Infant Choking Hazard Fisher-Price is recalling hundreds of thousands of baby dumbbell toys that could pose a potential choking threat to infants the US Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) announced. The retailer is recalling 366,200 toys that were sold nationwide and online along with the Baby Biceps Gift Set that includes dumbbells with caps that can pop off, creating the hazard. CPSC The bar of the dumbbell toy is gray with orange and red plastic weights on each side, officials said. The model number GJD49 is located on the back of the kettlebell toy in the gift set. CPSC None of the other toys inside the Bab…

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by Zak Failla