CPSC2001-06-13
CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Beanbag Cushions Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards to Babies Cited
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Hazard
This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consumers also can send their cushions to Battat Incorporated, Attention: Valinda Cayetano, Quality Assurance, 44 Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for a refund plus mailing costs.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide sold the cushions, from September 2000 through May 2001, for about $24.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
Battat has received one report of the cord attached to the rattle on one of these cushions becoming wrapped around the neck of a 7-month-old baby boy, causing red marks.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Parents™ magazine-brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Battat Incorporated at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Battat web site at www.battat-toys.com or the Target web site at www.target.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Battat-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Beanbag-Cushions-Don't want to check this manually?
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