Toys "R" Us stops sales of China-made bibs

"These companies have known for months that vinyl bibs could be a threat to children, yet they continued to put their profits ahead of children's health," Cox said.

In May, Wal-Mart Stores Inc conducted a nationwide recall on certain bibs made by Hamco, which were sold at the retailer between June 2004 and March 2007.

A number of products made in China or containing ingredients made in China have been recalled in the United States and other countries this year.

On Tuesday, Mattel Inc recalled millions of toys made in China due to hazards from magnets and lead paint. It was the company's second recall in a month of toys made in China.

In June, RC2 Corp recalled toy trains made in China because some of them contained lead paint, which can cause brain damage in children.

Toys "R" Us is owned by a consortium that includes Bain Capital Partners LLC, Kohlber Kravis Roberts & Co. and Vornado Realty Trust.

The company said shoppers can return the bibs for a refund and that they can call 1-800-869-7787 for more information on the recall.