Popular baby product is recalled over choking hazard concerns

A recall has been issued for more 85,000 units of baby spoons that could pose a life-threatening choking hazard to infants.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of Melii Baby Silicone Spoons, following alarming reports that the utensils can break apart while they’re being used, putting the most vulnerable at risk.

The firm has so far received two reports of the spoon tip breaking apart while being used, although there are no reports of any injuries.

The colorful spoons which were manufactured in China, known for their playful designs featuring cats, dinosaurs, dogs, sharks, and unicorns, were sold in packs of three and four, as well as part of a five-piece feeding set. 

Measuring about six inches in length, the spoons were marketed as ideal for babies learning to feed themselves. 

But now the product is being recalled after their potential to harm the very children they were designed for.

The affected products include the three-pack with the date code 2024-01 while the four-packs have 2023-12 to 2024-05 printed on the back of the spoons.

According to the CPSC, the issue lies in the spoons’ silicone material, which can crack or break apart during use.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of Melii Baby Silicone Spoons, following alarming reports that the utensils can break apart while being used

For babies, even a small fragment of silicone poses a significant risk of choking, a terrifying prospect for any parent.

Consumers can take pictures of the spoons before throwing them away while emailing the photos to care@meliibaby.com to receive a free replacement set. 

The spoons were sold at Aldi Grocery Stores and Ross and online at buybuyBaby.com, Amazon.com, Sierra.com, MotherandDaughterCreations.com, Just Between Friends (jbfsale.com), MacroBaby.com, TrendyLilTreats.com, TheBrickKitchenStore.com and AdventureSnacks.com from April 2024 through August 2024 for between $8 and $9.