The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to the CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Medications recalled because children can open bottles
Several over-the-counter medications have been recalled because the packaging is not child resistant. If children open the bottles and swallow the medication, they are at risk of poisoning.
The recall involves the following medications:
- Walgreens brand 150-count bottles of acetaminophen;
- Kroger brand 300-count bottles of aspirin and 160-count bottles of ibuprofen;
- Kroger brand 225-count bottles of arthritis pain acetaminophen; and
- Kroger brand 100-count bottles of acetaminophen.
Consumers should store the recalled products out of reach and sight of children and contact the retailer for more information.
Call Kroger at 800-576-4377 or visit https://www.kroger.com/i/recall-alerts. Call Walgreens at 888-504-2014 or visit https://bit.ly/3bVpsFF.
Additional recalls
Plush ducks
Communicorp is recalling 600,000 Aflac plush ducks because they contain high levels of phthalates and lead. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. The ducks were sold to Aflac employees and agents from February 2009 through March 2021 for $5 to $8 and were given to customers. Consumers should dispose of the ducks immediately. Call 800-642-3522 or visit https://communicorp.com/recall.
Baby activity walkers
Asweets is recalling 13,300 Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walkers. The rubber rings can come off the rear wheels, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. The activity walkers were sold in stores and online from October 2020 through March 2022 for $90 to $120. Call 833-422-2028 or email [email protected] to schedule a repair.
Baby rompers
The Children’s Place is recalling 10,850 Baby Boy Dino Rompers and Baby Boy Camo Rompers. Metal snaps on the rompers can detach, and young children can choke on the snaps. The rompers were sold in packs of two at The Children’s Place stores nationwide and online from January through June for $25 to $35. Call 877-752-2387 or visit https://www.childrensplace.com/us/content/recall-information.
Activity toys
The Manhattan Toy Company is recalling 2,700 Activity Loops toys because they can detach from the base and release the small plastic rings. Children then can choke on the rings. The toys were sold at independent specialty stores nationwide and online from June 2021 through March 2022 for about $25. Call 800-541-1345 or email [email protected].
Children’s robes and sleepwear
Several companies are recalling children’s robes and sleepwear. The garments do not meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Target is recalling 120,000 Cat & Jack Unicorn Cozy Pajama sets. They were sold at Target stores nationwide and at target.com from October 2021 through March 2022 for about $15. Call 800-440-0680 or visit https://bit.ly/3upIWs7.
Joey Clothing is recalling 15,930 children’s robes. The robes were sold online from November 2020 through January 2022 for $30 to $35. Call 844-338-3738 or email [email protected].
Richie House is recalling 480 children’s robes. They were sold at walmart.com from March 2021 through March 2022 for $22 to $28. Call 855-748-6862 or email [email protected].
Loulou Lollipop is recalling 1,300 sets of children’s sleepwear. The sleepwear was sold online and at children’s boutique stores nationwide from November 2021 through May 2022 for $29 to $38. Call 833-456-8568 or visit https://bit.ly/3OSbXoS.
Nest swing chairs
TJ Maxx is recalling 30,600 Nest Swing Egg Chairs because they can tip over or collapse when someone is in the chair. The chairs were sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense stores nationwide from December 2018 through April 2022 for $300 to $350. Call 888-627-7425.
Children’s toys
JungleJump LLC is recalling 350 Jungle Jumparoo children’s toys. The yellow poles contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. The toys were sold online from November 2018 through March 2019 at retail stores for about $350. Call 888-980-5867 or visit https://junglejumparoo.com/pages/alert.
Wooden xylophone toys
Primark is recalling 450 wooden xylophone toys. The instrument’s feet can fall off, and children can choke on them. The xylophones were sold at Primark stores in the Northeast, Florida and Chicago from March through October 2021 for about $3. Call 617-946-3236 or visit https://bit.ly/3ypvmXf.
Children’s desks and chairs
Times Tienda is recalling 700 sets of children’s desks and chairs because the paint on the items contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The desks were sold at The Times Tienda store in Puerto Rico from February through June 2021 for $20 to $25. Call 787-957-3150 or email [email protected] for a refund.
