CPSCDecember 21, 2006

BabySwede LLC BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons recall: Choking Hazard

BabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking Hazard

Why was BabySwede LLC BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons recalled?

After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons. Contact: For more information, contact BabySwede LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons
Company
BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio
Quantity
About 33,000
Sold at
Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.
Recall date
December 21, 2006
Incidents / injuries
No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name "BABYBJÖRN," which is printed along the front side of the spoon's handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls