CPSCFebruary 15, 2011

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Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, contact Nurses Choice at (800) 747-7076 from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by e-mail to [email protected] or visit the company's website at www.nurses-choice.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
Newborn Keepsake Mittens
Company
Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C.
Quantity
About 4,700
Sold at
The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.
Recall date
February 15, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The infant mittens are made of white cotton. They have candy cane, teddy bear and "2011" decorations glued on one side.

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