CPSC2001-06-13
CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Beanbag Cushions Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards to Babies Cited
Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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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