Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-209 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 5, 2009
- Brand
- Ambler Mountain Works
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 370
- Made in
- Nepal
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The Erwin Beanie is primarily green and white yarn knitted to configure a frog with white eyeballs and a red smile. The Poseidon Beanie comes in several colors of yarn and has hand sewn turtles, whales and octopus attached to the beanie. The beanies have the firm's logos "Ambler" or "A" printed on a fabric tag.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats · About 370 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty sports and ski shops nationwide from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.; Ambler Mountain Works, of Canmore, Alberta, Canada.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm is aware of one incident involving the detachment of the legs of the octopus. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Ambler at (888) 267-6968 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday to Friday or by email Ambler at returns@amblermw.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats (About 370 units). The Erwin Beanie is primarily green and white yarn knitted to configure a frog with white eyeballs and a red smile.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the beanies and return them to Ambler Mountain for a free product replacement or cut off the frog's eyes and the octopus legs and permanently dispose of them.
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