2024 CPSC Recalls of Children's Products for Choking, Ingestion, Mold, Fall, and Flammability Hazards

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 1.9 million Aritzia weighted sleep sacks for infants after two deaths from suffocation risks due to excess fabric weight.

CPSC recalls 1 million+ Threshold weighted blankets from Target due to suffocation hazard for infants from entrapment in weighted fabric.

CPSC recalls 32,000 Lovevery slide toys on September 19, 2024, due to fall hazard from insufficiently secured parts, with 5 reports of injuries to toddlers.

CPSC urgent recall of 52,000 Avenoir children's robes on September 26, 2024, for failure to meet flammability standards, posing burn risks to kids under 12 months.

CPSC recalled 113,000 Munchkin 4-month Stay Put Suction Bowl & Spoon Set on October 3, 2024, after 24 reports of detachable spoon handles posing choking hazard to babies.

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CPSC recalls 1.2 million Hatch Rest baby sound machines due to mold growth inside causing respiratory issues in infants; sold exclusively on Amazon.

CPSC recalls over 500,000 units of Water Bead toys from Spin Master due to ingestion hazard causing life-threatening intestinal blockages and deaths in children under 3; sold at Walmart, Target.

CPSC recalls 240,000 power adapters for VTech and LeapFrog toys due to fire and burn hazards from overheating.

CPSC urgent recall of 70,000 Halloween-themed costumes from Rubies due to burn hazard from flammable materials.

CPSC announced recall of 102,000 Aprovecho baby inclines due to suffocation risk, following 15 infant deaths reported in similar products.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 1.4 million Munchkin Lightweight pacifier clips on October 15, 2024, due to choking and strangulation hazards after 12 incidents including one death of an infant.

CPSC recalls 40,000 Skip Hop Zoo Straw bottles after 340 burn injury reports from exploding stainless steel components injuring children.

CPSC recalls 500,000 IKEA MALM dressers after multiple tip-over deaths of children, continuing enforcement of 2016 recall with $50M penalty risk.

CPSC recalls 107,000 VTech KidiZoom camera toys due to burn hazard from lithium-ion batteries short-circuiting, risking fires in children's bedrooms.

CPSC recalls 2.5 million water bead toys from brands like Chuckle & Wiggles after children swallowed beads causing intestinal blockages and deaths, urging immediate returns.

CPSC recalls 1 million Hatch Rest Go baby sound machines because lithium-ion batteries overheat and pose fire and burn hazards to infants and children in homes.

CPSC recalls 35,000 Costway baby gates on June 18, 2024, for fall hazard as plastic connectors break under weight of climbing toddlers; sold exclusively on Amazon.

CPSC recalled 107,000 Peg Perego John Deere Gator kids' ride-on vehicles on August 21, 2024, due to crash hazard from retaining clip detachment allowing rollaway; injuries reported.

CPSC recalls 500,000 Graco Extend2Fit car seats on July 30, 2024, for harness anchor failure risk causing improper restraint in crashes, endangering children; sold at BuyBuyBaby, Target.

CPSC recalled 1.4 million Water Bead toys from brands like Jelleez and Orbeez on October 1, 2024, after child deaths from intestinal blockages when ingested; expandable beads pose severe choking and obstruction risks; available online via Amazon, Walmart.

CPSC announced recall of about 86,000 Munchkin LATCH HD Linking Cups on September 25, 2024, due to risk of mold exposure from hard-to-clean residue inside the lid, potentially causing respiratory issues in infants; sold at Amazon, Walmart, Target from January 2021 through August 2024.

CPSC recalls 52,000 VTech Corded and Cordless Kids' Smartphones due to ingestion hazard from small detachable parts; 5 reports of children choking, no injuries.

CPSC recalls 250,000 IKEA MALM dressers for tip-over hazard; additional 100 incidents post-2016 recall, including 2 child deaths.

CPSC recalls 40,000 Graco car seats (Extend2Fit models) due to harness issue causing improper fit and crash injury risk; 5 crashes with minor injuries.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 109,000 Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowl and Spoon Sets due to laceration hazard from spoon bowl breaking off; 26 reports including 2 minor mouth injuries.

CPSC recalls 40,000 Graco Extend2Fit car seats due to harness anchor failure risking ejection in crash; sold 2023-2024 at major retailers.

CPSC recalls 107,000 Lovevery slide toys due to impact injury hazard from hard plastic edges; sold online 2021-2024, reports of 5 concussions in children.

CPSC recalls 289,000 Step2 infant car seats due to fall hazard from broken plastic frame; sold online 2020-2023, risk of serious head injury to babies.

CPSC recalls 68,000 VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch DX4 due to ingestion hazard from detachable battery causing chemical burns; sold exclusively at Walmart Jan 2023-Aug 2024.

CPSC recalls 1.5 million Munchkin Stay Put Straw + Juice Sippy Cups sold 2018-2024 due to internal mold growth risking respiratory infections and ingestion hazards; available at Amazon, Walmart, Target.

CPSC recalled 80,000 VTech KidiBuzz 2 smartwatches for kids on November 7, 2023, due to ingestion hazard from detachable mouthguard; 8 incidents reported.

CPSC recalled 1.2 million Fisher-Price Baby Bouncer seats on October 3, 2024, due to fall hazard from broken frame supports, injuring 20 children; sold at major retailers 2021-2024.

CPSC recalled 39,000 Bamboo Baby hooded fleece sleepsuits on August 15, 2024, for violating federal flammability standards, posing burn hazards to infants; sold online by Bambaw from 2022-2024.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled over 1.5 million Hatch Rest Go portable baby sound machines on September 26, 2024, because the battery compartment cover can detach, allowing infants to swallow it and choke; sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon from 2020-2024.

CPSC recalls 500,000 IKEA MALM dressers for tip-over deaths of 3 children; refund program extended.

Class action lawsuit vs. Graco for faulty car seats with breaking harnesses risking child ejection in crashes; 200,000 units affected.

CPSC recalls 72,000 VTech toys for ingestion hazard of detachable parts, 5 injuries reported including choking; sold online 2021-2024.

CPSC recalls 40,000 Munchkin Bath Toys due to mold exposure risk causing respiratory issues and skin irritation in children; sold at Walmart, Target 2022-2024.

CPSC recalls nearly 1 million Posey bassinet glider attachments due to fall and entrapment hazards, resulting in 6 reports of injuries including skull fractures; manufactured by R.M. Innovations, sold online 2018-2024.