Note: This recall was previously announced independently on January 24, 2019 by the firm due to the government furlough.
Recalled Midwest-CBK Penguin, Reindeer, Santa, and Snowman socks.
Recalled Midwest-CBK Shark, Flamingo, Clownfish, Whale, Crocodile, and Crab socks.
Recalled Midwest-CBK Unicorn, Dragon, Tiger, and Kitty socks.
Small ornaments can detach from the socks, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Midwest-CBK at 800-394-4225 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email productrecovery@mwcbk.com for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves various styles of Midwest Gift brand Baby Rattle Socks - Perfect Pair. The socks are 100% cotton and have an animal or character sewn onto the toe of the socks, including a snowman, reindeer, whale, flamingo, tiger, or shark. The socks were sold in children’s sizes 0 to 12 months
Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks away from children and contact Midwest-CBK for a full refund.
Midwest-CBK has received one incident of the rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Boutique gift stores nationwide from October 2017 through December 2018 for about $10.
Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Midwest-CBK, LLC, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Related Recalls
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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