Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard

Trumpette Aubree’s socks

Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks

Recall Date: April 10th, 2013
Type: Socks
Units: About 33,000 pairs
Hazards: The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase or Trumpette for a full refund or store credit.

Description

This recall involves "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. "Aubree's" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. They were sold in packages of six pairs of socks in multiple colors.

Images:

Trumpette Aubree’s socks

Trumpette Hearts socks

Trumpette Aubree’s and Hearts socks packaging

Consumer Contact:

Trumpette Inc.; toll-free at (877) 938-7265, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com and click on Recall for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received eight reports of the flowers or bows detaching from the socks. No injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Asia Socks, of China

Retailers:

Buy Buy Baby, Right Start and Trumpette stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com and trumpette.com from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $15.