BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Applique

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Leg warmers. (Image credit: CPSC.)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash., announced a voluntary recall of about 4,500 Baby leg warmers and socks.

Hazard: The leg warmers and socks have a heart applique that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped applique. Her mother was able to dislodge the applique from her throat. No medical attention was required.

Description: This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape applique. The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers.

Knee socks. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Manufactured in: China

Ankle socks. (Image credit: CPSC.)

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart applique to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com.

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