DEMDACO Recalls Infant Bib and Bootie Sets Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/DEMDACO-Recalls-Infant-Bib-and-Bootie-Sets

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Infant bib and bootie sets

Hazard: Rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bib sets, take them away from children and return them to any store that sells DEMDACO's products for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.demdaco.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 1,500

Description: This recall involves Story Time bib and bootie sets for infants, ages 3 through 6 months. The multi-colored pastel sets were sold in six different child themes and have serial numbers ranging from 5004700491 to 5004700496. The serial number can be found on the side of the bib. The sets were sold under the brand name Nat & Jules.  Rattle attachments sewn into the booties coordinate with the theme.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported 

Sold at: Christus Health Retail Systems, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, More Than Words, The Mole Hole of Peddlers Village & Eash Sales from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $25.

Importer/Distributor:  DEMDACO, of Leawood, Kan.

Manufactured in: China

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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