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BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled October 29, 2013 · CPSC recall 14007 · BreathableBaby

Kiwi Whoo “Owl” BreathableSackPink Hip “Hippo” BreathableSack Back of BreathableSackBlue Splash “Elephant” BreathableSackFront of BreathableSack Tag
Hazard
The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 15,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

The BreathableBaby BreathableSacks are sleeveless, wearable blankets. They come in two sizes: small (10-18 pounds) and medium (16-24 pounds) and come in three colors: kiwi Whoo, pink Hip, and blue Splash. There is one animal stitched on the left chest of each blanket of an owl, hippo or elephant. Only BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 with a manufacture date of 04/17/2012 are included in the recall. A tag sewn inside the recalled units where the infant's right foot would be located states the "Date of Manufacture: 04/17/2012, Lot No. 124," along with the washing instructions on the back of the tag.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.

Contact

BreathableBaby toll-free at (877) 827-4442 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.breathablebaby.com and click on Recall Information.

Product
BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants
Imported by
BreathableBaby LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Retailers
Various stores and online retailers, and at www.breathablebaby.com, nationwide from June 2012 to August 2013 for about $20.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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