December 26, 2006
BabySwede LLC is recalling about 33,000 BabyBjorn feeding sppons. After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.
The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name BabyBjorn, 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.
The spoons were sold at specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.
Customer 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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
