CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

Recalled January 24, 2005 · CPSC recall 05091 · Pottery Barn Kids

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.

Remedy

Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.

Units

About 92,000

Incidents / injuries

Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

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."

What to do

Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.

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

Product

Chamois Blankets

Manufacturer(s)

Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.

Made in

South Korea

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