Swaddle Bee Recalls Children's Security Blankets Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19758 · announced July 9, 2019 · Swaddle Bee · 700 units affected
The product
This recall involves Swaddle Bee's Loviebee security blankets for infants. The blankets were sold in blue/gray, blue/white, pink/gray and pink/white color combinations with optional personalized embroidery. They have a polyester minky fabric on one side and velour on the other side and measure about 16 inches by 16 inches. The blankets have two straps with a metal snap at the end of each strap and the body of the blanket to attach the blanket to a stroller, crib or car seat or wrist. The Swaddle Bee logo is on a sewn-on tag attached to the corner of the blanket.
The hazard
The blanket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Swaddle Bee to receive a full refund. Swaddle Bee is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Swaddle Bee has received two reports of the blanket's metal snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at swaddlebee.com and on the Swaddle Bee Instagram account from September 2018 through May 2019 for about $24
Consumer contact: Swaddle Bee at 800-643-7044 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sunday through Thursday, email at swaddlebeerecall@gmail.com or online at www.swaddlebee.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.