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CPSCRecalled Jan 24, 2005 · #05091

CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

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.

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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."

Product details

Product
Chamois Blankets
Type
Blankets
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice