The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19092·Announced 2019-03-28

Midwest-CBK Recalls Baby Rattle Socks Due to Choking Hazard

Midwest-CBK is recalling Baby Rattle Socks because small ornaments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

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

Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn., is recalling various styles of Midwest Gift brand Baby Rattle Socks - Perfect Pair. The socks are 100% cotton and feature an animal or character sewn onto the toe, including designs such as a snowman, reindeer, whale, flamingo, tiger, or shark. The recalled socks were sold in children's sizes 0 to 12 months.

The recall is being conducted because small ornaments can detach from the socks, posing a choking hazard to young children. Midwest-CBK has received one incident report of a rattle detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

About 22,600 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 2,600 units were sold in Canada. The socks were sold at boutique gift stores nationwide from October 2017 through December 2018 for about $10. Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from children and contact Midwest-CBK at 800-394-4225 or via email at [email protected] for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Rattle Socks
Manufacturer
Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
22,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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