2008 Choking Hazard Product Recalls

The federal Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls for many different kinds of products that pose a risk for serious injury or death. Below is a list of recent recalls that are related to choking or aspiration hazards. People should stop using these products immediately. Click on the product description to get more details about the health hazard, where the product was sold, and what consumers can do, if anything, to return or replace the product. CPSC's recall hotline is 1-800-638-2772.

Product Photos Description Date of Alert
Newborn and Infant Pants recalled by JCPenney Newborn and Infant Pants recalled by JCPenney JCPenney Recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard November 25, 2008
Window Blinds recalled by Green Mountain Vista Window Blinds recalled by Green Mountain Vista Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista November 20, 2008
Roman Blinds recalled by IKEA Roman Blinds recalled by IKEA Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA November 20, 2008
Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets recalled by R&D International Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard November 19, 2008
Toy Trains recalled by JA-RU JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard November 13, 2008
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards October 30, 2008
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Delta Enterprise Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards October 21, 2008
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Delta Enterprise Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards October 21, 2008
Convertible Cribs Recalled by Playkids USA Convertible Cribs Recalled by Playkids USA Convertible Cribs Recalled by Playkids USA Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards October 16, 2008
Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard October 8, 2008
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers September 17, 2008
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard September 16, 2008
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child September 16, 2008
No image Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and "Winnie the Pooh" Brand September 11, 2008
Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target September 3, 2008
Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings September 2, 2008
Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard August 28, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard August 28, 2008
CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible Close-Sleeper Models Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close-Sleeper" Models August 27, 2008
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard August 26, 2008
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pan Toys Due to Choking Hazard Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pan Toys Due to Choking Hazard Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pan Toys Due to Choking Hazard August 7, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard August 6, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard August 6, 2008
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard August 6, 2008
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards July 29, 2008
Children's stuffed toys recalled by Daiso Children's Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard July 25, 2008
Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard July 24, 2008
It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard July 22, 2008
Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child July 3, 2008
Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard July 1, 2008
Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Children's Jackets and Hoodies with Drawstrings Recalled by Coolibar Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard June 27, 2008
Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies R Us Recalled Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies R Us Recalled Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies R Us Recalled Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard June 24, 2008
Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard June 24, 2008
Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard June 12, 2008
Little Tikes toy cell phones recalled by Kids Station Toys Little Tikes toy cell phones recalled by Kids Station Toys Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard May 28, 2008
Children's hooded sweatshirts recalled by Adio Footwear Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Adio Footwear Due to Strangulation Hazard May 28, 2008
Children's blankets recalled by Douglas Co. recalls Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard May 20, 2008
Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx May 15, 2008
Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard May 15, 2008
Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard May 12, 2008
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands April 24, 2008
Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard April 8, 2008
Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards April 8, 2008
Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard April 7, 2008
Imaginarium Activity Centers Recalled by Toys R Us Recalled Imaginarium Activity Centers Recalled by Toys R Us Recalled Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard April 3, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard April 2, 2008
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings March 28, 2008
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards March 17, 2008
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards March 17, 2008
Magnetic construction sets recalled by Battat Magnetic construction sets recalled by Battat Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards March 13, 2008
Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking Hazard March 13, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores March 11, 2008
Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard March 5, 2008
Girls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Girls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Girls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Girls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard March 5, 2008
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards February 22, 2008
Spiderman Water Bottles Recalled by Fast Forward Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard February 19, 2008
Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard February 14, 2008
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard February 13, 2008
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards February 7, 2008
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores February 6, 2008
Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard January 31, 2008
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Apollo Jeans Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Apollo Jeans Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard January 31, 2008
Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard January 31, 2008
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards January 23, 2008
Pacifiers recalled by shims bargain Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard January 10, 2008