Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-20). Hazards: strangulation. About 74,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08275 |
| Published | 2008-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Blankets |
| Products | Lil' Snugglers™ Children's Blankets |
| Firm named in the title | Douglas Co. |
| Firms | Douglas Co., of Keene N.H. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 74,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Specialty stores nationwide and on the Web from April 2005 through December 2007 for about $12. |
Description
The recalled children's blankets are 14 inches square with an animal head sewn in the middle. The satin border around the outside edge is about one inch wide. The blankets were sold in the following styles: Style Number Description 1327 Cream Lamb 1328 Cream/Tan Horse 1329 Green Frog 1330 Pink Horse 1331 Blue Bear 1332 Yellow Giraffe 1333 Tan Pup 1339 Yellow Duck 1341 Brown Monkey 1351 Pink Bear P.O. Number Only blankets with a P.O. number of 1330 or below are included in this recall The style number, followed by the P.O. number, is identified on a white tab sewn into the blankets behind the Douglas red label.
Hazard
The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the blankets away from children immediately and return it to Douglas for a free replacement blanket or credit toward another item of equal value.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has 18 reports of the satin separating from the blanket. No injuries have been reported.
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