2007 Choking Hazard Product Recalls

The federal Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls for many different kinds of products that pose a risk for serious injury or death. Below is a list of recent recalls that are related to choking or aspiration hazards. People should stop using these products immediately. Click on the product description to get more details about the health hazard, where the product was sold, and what consumers can do, if anything, to return or replace the product. CPSC's recall hotline is 1-800-638-2772.

Product Photos Description Date of Alert
Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose Choking Hazard December 27, 2007
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard December 21, 2007
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard December 21, 2007
Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards December 21, 2007
Stuffer Bear sold exclusively through Victoria's Secret Web site recalled Stuffer Bear Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Victoria's Secret Internet site December 13, 2007
Bunk bed recalled by Hooker Furniture Bunk bed recalled by Hooker Furniture Bunk bed recalled by Hooker Furniture Bunk bed recalled by Hooker Furniture Bunk bed recalled by Hooker Furniture Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard December 13, 2007
Infant teether recalled by Infantino Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard December 13, 2007
Personal Identity Children's Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Sears Due to Strangulation Hazard December 6, 2007
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Scope Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard December 6, 2007
Children's full zip hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings recalled by Bon-Ton Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard By Bon-Ton November 27, 2007
Slipcovers used with Boppy pillows recalled Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure November 21, 2007
Flashing pacifiers recalled by Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard November 21, 2007
Cribs sold by Bassettbaby recalled Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us November 8, 2007
Laugh & Learn™ kitchen toys recalled by Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn™ Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard November 6, 2007
"Cars" backpack and game pieces recalled by Design Concepts Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards October 23, 2007
Glow sticks recalled by Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards October 17, 2007
Children's plastic cups recalled by Starbucks Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards October 9, 2007
Plush boys rattles recalled by Target Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard October 2, 2007
"Trucks" Shaker Teether books recalled by Priddy Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books Recalled Due to Choking Hazard August 23, 2007
Example Polly Pocket Play Set recalled by Mattel Example Polly Pocket Play Set recalled by Mattel Example Polly Pocket Play Set recalled by Mattel Example Polly Pocket Play Set recalled by Mattel Example Polly Pocket Play Set recalled by Mattel Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching From Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel August 14, 2007
Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose August 14, 2007
Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose August 14, 2007
Mattel Recalls Batman™ and One Piece™ Magnetic Action Figure Sets Due To Magnets Coming Loose August 14, 2007
The Orvis Company Recalls Children's Toys Sold with Sleeping Bags Due to Choking Hazard August 3, 2007
Pacifiers Decorated with Crystals Recalled Due to Aspiration and Ingestion Hazards July 26, 2007
CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children July 19, 2007
Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard July 17, 2007
Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets July 5, 2007
Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles Due to Choking Hazard July 3, 2007
Choking Hazard Prompts Nordstrom Recall of Children's Jackets June 14, 2007
Children's Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to Choking Hazard June 14, 2007
First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard June 7, 2007
Simplicity Recalls Cribs Due to Fall, Entrapment and Choking Hazards June 6, 2007
Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard May 23, 2007
Bookspan Recalls Discovery Bunny Books Due to Choking Hazard May 17, 2007
Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard May 17, 2007
Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores May 17, 2007
Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Three-Piece Short Set Due to Choking Hazard May 16, 2007
Small World Toys Recalls Children's Take-Apart Townhouse Toys; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards May 3, 2007
Battat Inc. Recalls ParentsĀ® Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard May 3, 2007
Graco Children's Products Recalls to Replace Soft Blocks Towers on Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard May 2, 2007
No image CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs May 2, 2007
Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard May 2, 2007
Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded April 19, 2007
No image Small Magnets Are Injuring Children; CPSC Releases Stronger Warning to Parents April 19, 2007
Small World Toys Recalls Children's Wooden Sound Puzzles with Knobs for Choking Hazard April 11, 2007
Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard April 5, 2007
Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard April 4, 2007
OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard April 4, 2007
H & M Recalls Boy's Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards March 8, 2007
Fisher-Price Fined $975,000 for Failing to Report a Serious Choking, Aspiration Hazard with a Popular Children's Toy March 1, 2007
Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™; Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards February 15, 2007
Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard February 15, 2007
Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard February 8, 2007
LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard February 7, 2007
Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards January 18, 2007
Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard January 18, 2007
Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard January 17, 2007

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