CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-24). Hazards: strangulation. About 92,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05091 |
| Published | 2005-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-10 |
| Product category | Blankets |
| Products | Chamois Blankets |
| Firm named in the title | Pottery Barn Kids |
| Firms | Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 92,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves children's chamois blankets made of 100% polyester. The blankets were sold in yellow, pink, blue and green, and the reverse side of all the blankets are white. Decorative yarn in a coordinating color is stitched around the blanket's edge. The blanket measures 30 inches wide by 40 inches long and are labeled for stroller use. A label on the blanket reads "pottery barn kids" and "Made in Korea."
Hazard
The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
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