CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets
CPSC recall 05091 · announced January 24, 2005 · Pottery Barn Kids · 92,000 units affected
The product
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."
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.
Consumer contact: Contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.