Each year, there’s an overwhelming number of baby product recalls — which means items are removed from the shelves when the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and various companies deem them somehow unsafe. This could be for any number of reasons. The product may have a piece that’s a choking hazard, it may be known to break, or it may not meet certain federal safety standards.
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What you may not know is that a manufacturer has to agree to a recall in order for it to happen. The CPSC can issue product warnings at any stage, but they can’t announce a recall until the brand agrees that the product is unsafe and that they should stop making it.
It’s important to note that just because a baby product recall happens doesn’t mean that all that company’s products are unsafe, or that the brand as a whole is untrustworthy. It doesn’t even mean all the versions of that product are unsafe. Sometimes it’s just that whichever products were produced in a certain time frame can be faulty. Even brands we love can create a product that doesn’t work out — it just happens!
A recall also doesn’t mean there have been reports of injuries or fatalities (thankfully!). Instead, they are done out of an abundance of caution. And for that, we tip our hats to companies and the CPSC who step in early.
Unfortunately, not all recalled products make headlines. And so we’ve collected all the baby products that have recently been recalled so parents and caregivers can easily access them in one place. Of course, consumers can also always check cpsc.gov/recalls for the latest information on product recalls across categories and for every age group.
Before shopping, parents and caregivers can (and should) always check saferproducts.gov, where consumers can report any safety concerns about specific products. Because even though that car seat you’ve been eyeing hasn’t been recalled, people may have had their own issues. (Psst! You can also file your own reports!)
Below are the latest baby product recalls (newest first), including strollers, baby monitors, high chairs, stuffed animals, and more.
Alliance4Safety and 31 furniture companies announced a recall of millions of furniture tip kits from New Age Industries (“New Age”) in Jan. 2024. It was found that the plastic zip-tie part of the product — which was meant to anchor furniture to walls to keep it from tipping over and causing potentially fatal injuries — can become brittle or break. The kits were being sold with clothing storage units made in Nov. 2019 and beyond.
“Consumers should immediately check if their clothing storage unit has a date of manufacture sticker or stamp of November 2019 or later,” the CPSC said. “If so, and if the tip kit is made of plastic, consumers should contact Alliance4Safety [at 855-416-7370] for a free replacement tip kit. Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip kit.”
UBBCARE’s play yard mattresses were recalled in Jan. 2024 for violating federal safety regulations and posing a suffocation hazard to infants.
Shoppers should stop using the mattresses and email HBoutdoor-us@outlook.com for a refund and instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product. UBBCARE and Amazon are contacting known purchasers.
Room & Board recalled about 500 of their Griffin Duo Bunk Beds in Dec. 2023. Some did not have screws properly installed into the side rail brackets at the time of delivery, creating a collapse risk. There were two reports of the bed collapsing at the time of the recall.
Consumers should see if the screws are installed as is shown in the CPSC report.
“If any brackets are missing set screws, a set screw must be installed before the bunk bed is used again,” the report said. “Room & Board is contacting all purchasers directly with information on how to perform the bunk bed inspection and repair, and is providing free set screw repair kits to consumers upon request…and will send a representative to their home to inspect for and install the set screws as necessary, free of charge.”
HEAO recalled their 4-in-1 high chairs in Dec. 2023 because they violated the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act by being marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep and having an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. They also pose finger laceration hazards, entrapment hazards, and failed to meet mandatory high chair requirements.
Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs and contact maxlead.us@gmail.com to learn how to dispose of the chairs and receive a full refund.
In Dec. 2023, Bugaboo recalled about 1 thousand Dragonfly Seat Stroller units sold in the U.S. and about 200 sold in Canada due to an injury hazard.
“In ‘parent-facing’ mode, the backrest of the seat can move downward, placing the infant in a negative recline,” the CPSC said. “In this situation, an unrestrained infant could tumble from the seat, posing an injury hazard.”
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seats and contact Bugaboo at service.us@bugaboo.com for a replacement seat. The company is contacting all known retailers and consumers directly.
Moonsea’s recalled pack and play mattresses violated muliple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses.
About 11 thousand units were recalled in Dec. 2023, and consumers are being told to stop using them immediately. They should contact service@moonseasleep.com for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product and receive a refund. Moonseasleep and Amazon are contacting known buyers.
Peg Perego recalled two of their inclined sleeper bassinets in multiple colors (see all HERE) in Nov. 2023 because they violated the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The bassinets had an incline angle greater than 10 degrees and the products were marketed for infant sleep. They also violated the Infant Sleep Products regulation by not having a stand.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact bassinet@pegperego.com for next steps. Peg Perego and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
“Consumers who purchased their bassinet for a stroller system or with a stand will be given instructions on how to disable the backrest recline adjustment feature,” the CPSC said. “Peg Perego will offer a $50 cash incentive for consumers who provide proof of backrest disengagement for bassinets part of this recall. Consumers who solely purchased the bassinet should return the product for a full refund.”
The Klickpick Home Stainless Steel Children’s Cup Sets were recalled in Nov. 2023 for violating the federal lead content ban.
There is an accessible solder bead with high levels of lead in the bottom exterior. The lid can also crack and/or break, posing laceration and choking hazards.
Consumers will get a full refund from Klickpick Home. The brand and Amazon are reaching out to known buyers. Consumers can also email Klickpickband@gmail.com and should immediately take the recalled cups away from kids.
About 84,000 Tiblue stainless steel children’s cups were recalled after it was found that the bottom exterior has an accessible solder bead with levels of lead that exceed the federal limit.
The lid can also crack and break during use, creating laceration and choking hazards.
Consumers should stop using the cups immediately and contact FENGM at recall@tiblueonline.com for a full refund. FENGM and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
This pack-and-play mattress was recalled for violating multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses. It violates the thickness tests, is missing warnings and labels, and poses a suffocation hazard to infants.
Buyers should stop using the recalled mattresses, cut them in half, and send photos to recallD336@outlook.com for a full refund. DODO Baby House and Amazon are contacting all known buyers.
Multiple versions (see HERE and HERE) of the Vibe Bear playyard mattresses were recalled in Nov. and Dec. 2023. The CPSC said they violated multiple parts of the Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including the firmness and thickness tests and missing warnings and labels. They also pose a suffocation hazard to babies.
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattresses and destroy it by cutting it in half. They should then send photos of the destroyed recalled mattresses to recallguof@outlook.com for a full refund. Beyond Baby, Vibe Bear, and Amazon are contacting known purchasers directly.
About 1,600 units of PandaEar stainless steel toddler cups were recalled in Nov. 2023 for several reasons.
“The bottom exterior of the recalled stainless-steel cups contains an accessible solder bead with levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban,” the CPSC said. “…In addition, the lid can crack and break during use producing sharp edges and small parts, posing choking and laceration hazards to children.”
Consumers should stop using the recalled cups — which were sold on Amazon — and contact PandaEar at productrecall1@gmail.com for a full refund. Amazon and PandaEar are contacting all known buyers.
The LAOION Stainless Steel Children’s Cups were also recalled in Nov. 2023 for the same reasons. There was an accessible solder bead with lead levels that exceeded federal limits and the lid can crack. Consumers should stop using the cups and contact LAOION via their Amazon storefront for a full refund. The brand and Amazon are contacting known purchasers too.
UncleWu Life recalled its infant bath seats in Nov. 2023 because they failed to meet federal safety regulations including requirements for stability and leg openings. The seats can tip over while in use, meaning they pose an increased drowning risk.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath seats and contact the company (wuxijay@me.com) for a pre-paid label to return the recalled seat. Upon receipt, consumers will receive a full refund. UncleWu Life and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers.
Yoocaa’s baby loungers were recalled in Nov. 2023 because they didn’t meet the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule. They created an unsafe sleeping environment, posing a suffocation risk and fall and entrapment hazards (see full violation details HERE).
Shoppers should immediately stop using the recalled baby loungers immediately (yoocaa-cs@hotmail.com) for disposal and refund instructions. The company and Amazon are contacting known purchasers.
Dorel Juvenile Group and the CPSC recalled the Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers in Oct. 2023 — a month after a Consumer Reports article warned shoppers of the dangers. The products’ straps can detach or break, posing fall and injury hazards to the child sitting in the activity center.
Owners should stop using the recalled centers immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Group (CoscoActivityCenterRecall@djgusa.com) for a replacement. They will receive a free replacement after sending a photo proving they cut through the straps of the recalled model.
The CPSC recalled the YourHealthToolkit 5-Pound Children’s Weighted Blankets in Oct. 2023 because young children could unzip and enter the blanket which would pose the risk of entrapment and death by asphyxiation.
YourHealthToolkit is contacting shoppers directly via Amazon — where the blanket was exclusively sold — with instructions on how to disable all product functionality or return the product. Consumers can receive a full refund.
The Little Sleepies Sleepyhead Lovies were recalled in Oct. 2023 because the care instruction label can detach, making it a choking hazard. The star pattern Sleepyhead Lovey is shown above, but this is true for all the loveys.
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled loveys and remove the care instruction label to eliminate the hazard. Or, they can return the product using a pre-paid shipping label for a full refund.
The Little Sleepies Bandana Bibs were recalled at the same time because the care instruction label can also detach from them and pose a choking risk. The banana pattern is shown above, but this is true for all the bandana bibs.
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled bandanas and remove the care instruction label to eliminate the hazard. Or, they can return the product using a pre-paid shipping label for a full refund.
Make Believe Ideas recalled seven of their Rainbow Road Board Books (see all of them HERE) because the binding rings can detach, making them a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled books. After registering online at www.recallrtr.com/rr, they will receive a gift card reimbursement and instructions on how to dispose of their book(s).
HONEY JOY Infant Swings (sold exclusively at Amazon) were recalled in Sept. 2023 because they violates the Safe Sleep for Babies Act by being marketed for infant sleep and having an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. It also violates the Safety Standard for Infant Swings.
Infant fatalities have occurred in inclined sleepers — though thankfully none were reported with the HONEY JOY ones — after the infants rolled to their stomachs or sides while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
Owners should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact HONEY JOY at honeyjoyrecall@hotmail.com for instructions regarding refunds and product disposal.
TOMY’s Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs (see models HERE) were recalled in Aug. 2023 because the bolts used to secure the seat to the pedestal could become loose, posing a fall hazard. The company has received 34 reports of the chair detaching from the base, including 24 falls which resulted in 11 injuries such as bruising or scratches.
Consumers should contact TOMY (email cs@tomy.com or call 1-866-725-4407) for a free repair kit and not use the highchair until it has been fixed.
In Aug. 2023, the CPSC recalled Simplay3 Toddler Towers which can tip over while using, meaning young children can potentially fall and get injured. The company received 16 reports of the towers tipping over while in use. This included 10 reports of injuries, six of which were concussions.
Families should immediately stop using the recalled Simplay3 Toddler Tower and contact Simplay3 for a free set of stabilizing bases that should be attached to the toddler tower.
The Zipadee Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds (see all three recalled products HERE) have spindles spaced at a distance that allows a child’s torso to fit through the rail but not their head. The CPSC says it’s a “serious entrapment hazard that can lead to strangulation and/or death to children.” At least two children — ages 21 months and 4 years old — became entrapped.
CPSC is urging customers to dispose of the recalled beds. This does NOT include donating or reselling the items. In fact, it’s a violation of federal law to sell or distribute recalled products including these Zipadee beds.
Zipadee is unable to offer a remedy (such as a refund) to consumers.
The CPSC recalled two Restwell Mattress Room & Board crib mattresses in Aug. 2023 — one with natural organic latex and one that includes natural organic latex and springs. The two fail to comply with several provisions laid out by the Federal Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including the firmness test and they are missing warnings and labels. Thus, they pose a suffocation hazard to infants.
Restwell Mattress Co. and Room & Board are contacting all purchasers directly, will arrange for pick up at no charge, and will issue a full refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattresses and get in contact with the company (shop@roomandboard.com) if they have any questions or don’t hear from them.
Some Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors that can overheat during charging which could lead to burns and/or property damage. See the recalled models HERE.
Philips Avent is providing free replacements to consumers.
The Pottery Barn Kids Penny Convertible Cribs have been recalled because the end panel can become loose exposing sharp edges.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Penny Convertible Cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids — which is contacting all known buyers —to schedule delivery and installation of new end panels for the crib and removal of the old end panels or a full refund.
The CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups were recalled in July 2023 after it was found that they contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead —if ingested — is toxic to young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the cups away from children. They can then go to https://www.cupkin.com/pages/recall-refund for a full refund. Both Soojimus and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.
This baby hammock swing — like the infant swing from HONEY JOY (above) — was recalled in June 2023 because it violated the Safe Sleep for Babies Act by being marketed for infant sleep and having an incline angle greater than 10 degrees.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and then contact CaTeam at recall.cateam@gmail.com for instructions on how to be refunded and properly dispose of the product. Both CaTeam and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers.
The Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars — which can come as a dog, rabbit, fox, and giraffe — was recalled because the battery can malfunction, overheat, and burst, which makes it a fire hazard.
Consumers are being asked to remove the battery from the stuffed animal camera. It can safely run and be used while plugged in instead. Shoppers should contact Infanttech at hello@infanttech.com for a free replacement battery. The company is contacting all known purchasers.
In June 2023, the Narskido Infant Bath Seats were recalled because they didn’t meet the federal safety standards, including requirements for stability and leg openings. The seats can tip over which poses the risk of drowning.
Shoppers should immediately stop using and dispose of the recalled infant bath seats. The seats were sold exclusively on Amazon and consumers should contact TopGlore through Amazon for a full refund. TopGlore and Amazon are notifying all known purchasers directly via Amazon.
The Walker Edison Furniture Recalls Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds (see exact models HERE) were recalled in May 2023 because the wooden slats supporting the bunk beds can break, posing fall hazards to those on the top bed and impact hazards to those on the bottom.
There have been 14 reported breaks, including one report of minor injuries. Owners should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds and contact the company for a free repair kit and new instructions. Walker Edison Furniture is contacting known purchasers directly.
The Mockingbird Single Stroller was recalled in March 2023 (four months after the Single-to-Double Strollers were) because the lower side of the frame could crack, meaning the child in the stroller could potentially fall.
Mockingbird is contacting all known purchasers and urging shoppers to stop using the recalled strollers until they contact Mockingbird (recall@hellomockingbird.com) for a free frame reinforcement kit.
Padded crib bumpers are banned under federal law due to the suffocation risk they pose should a baby roll or move on the crib bumper in a way that obstructs their breathing. Two versions of the Meiling Hou Baby Crib Bumpers were recalled in March 2023.
Customers should immediately remove the bumpers and cut the tie strings of the bumpier. They should then send a photo of the destroyed bumper to houmeiling111@outlook.com for a full refund. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly.
More than 3.2 million Calico Critters Animal Figures sets that included a bottle and pacifier accessories were recalled after two deaths were linked to the toys. The bottle and pacifier are a choking hazard and came with multiple animal sets (see the full list HERE).
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bottle and pacifier away from kids and contact Epoch Everlasting Play LLC (productsafety@epocheverlastingplay.com) to learn how to submit a photo of the recalled bottle and/or pacifier, contact information, and confirmation of destruction. Once confirmed, shoppers will receive a free replacement accessory.
Primark Children’s Bamboo Plates (in multiple designs — not just Winnie the Pooh) were recalled in March 2023 due to elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde which are toxic if ingested by children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates and return them to a Primark store for a full refund. They can also contact Primark (https://www.help.primark.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000064589-RECALL) to learn how to properly dispose of the plates and be refunded.
The CPSC simply said that this high chair — that comes in multiple [also recalled] colors — “can break,” making it a fall hazard.
Buyers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and return them to any of the Restaurant Store locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or Maryland or visit www.lancastertableandseating.com/recall for a free replacement or store credit and instructions on how to properly discard the product. Photos of destroyed high chairs must be submitted.
The recall of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleepers was reannounced in Jan. 2023 because of at least eight fatalities that occurred since the original recall in April 2019.
Consumers should stop using the recalled sleeper immediately and visit Rock ‘n Play recall for a refund or voucher. Reminder: It is illegal to sell or distribute (don’t donate them or give them to a friend!) the recalled sleepers.
Kids2 reannounced a recall of all models of their rocking sleepers (see two HERE) in Jan. 2023 after receiving four more reports of fatalities that occurred when infants rolled to their back or side while in the sleepers. The original recall was in April 2019.
Consumers should stop using any of the models immediately and visit Rocking Sleeper recall for a refund. Selling or distributing recalled sleepers is illegal.
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