Baby product recalls can affect all types of products, including cribs, strollers, and car seats.
And don't think you are immune because you bought an expensive model, as we saw in the December 2007 recall of the $770 Stokke Xplory baby strollers. Although these high-end strollers are made in Norway, the front wheels on recalled Stokke strollers were manufactured in China. It is these front wheels that prompted the recall, with over 250 reports of one of the front wheels falling off.
There are also regular recalls of cribs, play yards, car seats, high chairs, and toys.
Baby Product Recalls
How do you find out about recalls?
One of the best ways is to always return the product registration card that comes with all of the things you buy, including baby products and household products, so that the manufacturer can alert you when there is a recall.
Next, join the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall notification list so that you can be alerted to recalls as soon as they are announced and in case the manufacturer doesn't contact you.
Other Recalls
Unfortunately, besides baby products and other household products, there are many other things that can recalled and which can harm your baby if you don't stop using them or get them fixed. These include baby food and formula, medications, vaccines, and even your car.
Unfortunately, all of these recalls are controlled by different federal agencies, which can make tracking them difficult. You can find and track them here though:
- FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts for recalls of foods and drugs
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation for recalls of cars and trucks, and car seats
- recalls.gov for all other recalls, including boats, environmental products, etc.
