CPSCOctober 29, 2013

BreathableBaby Wearable Blanket recall: Choking Hazard

BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard

Why was BreathableBaby Wearable Blanket recalled?

The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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
BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants
Company
BreathableBaby LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Various stores and online retailers, and at www.breathablebaby.com, nationwide from June 2012 to August 2013 for about $20.
Recall date
October 29, 2013
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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