CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets
Published: January 24, 2005Recall ID: 05091Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Chamois Blankets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Announce-Recall-of-Chamois-Blankets- |
| Title | CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6a4a70af10344de6812f7f291120006e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Chamois Blanket |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Chamois Blankets |
| Products › Type | Blankets |
| Products › Category I D | 1851 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 92,000 |
| Recall I D | 2857 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2005-01-24T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 05091 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |