The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05091·Announced 2005-01-24

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Chamois Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 92,000 chamois blankets because loose decorative stitching poses a strangulation hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling approximately 92,000 children's chamois blankets due to a strangulation hazard. The decorative stitching on the edge of the blankets can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. The blankets are made of 100% polyester, measure 30 inches by 40 inches, and are labeled for stroller use. They were sold in yellow, pink, blue, and green with a white reverse side.

The company has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose, but no injuries have been reported. The blankets were sold at Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and on PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30. The products were manufactured in South Korea.

Consumers should remove the decorative stitching from the blankets or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund. Customers can contact the company toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit www.potterybarnkids.com.

The recalled product

Product
Chamois Blankets
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Textiles
Hazard
Affected units
92,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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