CPSCJanuary 24, 2005

CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois

CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

Why was CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Chamois Blankets
Company
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Quantity
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.
Recall date
January 24, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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."

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