The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13166·Announced 2013-04-10

Trumpette Recalls Baby Socks Due to Choking Hazard

Trumpette is recalling Aubree's and Hearts baby socks because flowers and bows can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Trumpette Inc. is recalling approximately 33,000 pairs of "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. The "Aubree's" socks feature flowers attached to the toes, while the "Hearts" socks feature bows attached to the toes of heart-patterned socks. The "TRUMPETTE" brand name is printed on the soles, and the socks were sold in packages of six pairs in multiple colors.

The recall was issued because the flowers and bows on the socks can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children. The company has received eight reports of these decorative elements detaching from the socks, but no injuries have been reported.

The socks were sold at Buy Buy Baby, Right Start, and Trumpette stores nationwide, as well as online at buybuybaby.com, rightstart.com, and trumpette.com, from December 2012 through February 2013 for approximately $15. Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from babies and remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard. Alternatively, consumers may return the socks to the place of purchase or to Trumpette for a full refund or store credit. For more information, consumers can contact Trumpette Inc. toll-free at (877) 938-7265 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.trumpette.com and click on Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Aubree's and "Hearts" baby socks
Manufacturer
Asia Socks, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
33,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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