The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07252·Announced 2007-07-24

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Matelassé Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 31,000 Matelassé crib bumpers because decorative stitching can come loose, posing an entanglement 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 (entanglement hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling approximately 31,000 Matelassé crib bumpers, including the Diamond, Floral, and Polka Dot styles. These 100% cotton bumpers were sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores, through its catalog, and online from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90. The bumpers are manufactured in Portugal.

The recall is due to a hazard where the decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement risk to young children. Pottery Barn Kids has received two reports of incidents involving the stitching coming loose, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching. Alternatively, consumers can contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund by calling (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visiting www.potterybarnkids.com.

The recalled product

Product
Matelassé Crib Bumpers
Manufacturer
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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