January 31, 2008
Kids II Inc. is recalling about 15,000 crib toys -- the Baby Einstein, Baby Neptune and Soothing Seascape toy turtles.
The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kids II has received 23 reports of anchors breaking. No injuries have been reported.
The Baby Einstein, Baby Neptune, Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are included in the recall.
The toys, made in China, were sold at discount department stores and on-line retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsii.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
