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CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

Recall 05-091 · January 24, 2005 · Pottery Barn Kids

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-091 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 24, 2005
Brand
Pottery Barn Kids
Category
Kitchen and small appliances
Products
Chamois Blankets
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 92,000
Made in
South Korea
Last updated by CPSC
September 10, 2024

What was recalled

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."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Chamois Blankets · About 92,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.; Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

Pottery Barn Kids appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Pottery Barn Kids recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chamois Blankets (About 92,000 units). This recall involves children's chamois blankets made of 100% polyester.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 10, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.