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CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

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Name of Product:
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
January 24, 2005
Units:

About 92,000

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.

Pottery Barn Kids Media Contact: Abigail Jacobs, at (415) 616-8432

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Recall Details

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."

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.
Manufacturer(s):
Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Korea
Recall number:
05-091

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