CPSC2008-05-20
Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Douglas Co., of Keene N.H.
Hazard
The blanket's satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the blankets away from children immediately and return it to Douglas for a free replacement blanket or credit toward another item of equal value.
Sold at
Specialty stores nationwide and on the Web from April 2005 through December 2007 for about $12.
Affected count
About 74,000
Injuries reported
The firm has 18 reports of the satin separating from the blanket. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Lil' Snugglers™ Children's Blankets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Douglas Co. at (800) 992-9002 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.douglastoys.com, or email the firm at linda@douglastoys.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Douglas-Co-Recalls-Childrens-Blankets-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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