Chamois Blankets
CPSC Recall #05-091 — January 23, 2005
Product
Chamois Blankets
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.
Units Affected
About 92,000
Sold At
Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
Korea