BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 14007 · Oct 29, 2013 · BreathableBaby
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14007
- Date
- Oct 29, 2013
- Company
- BreathableBaby
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- BreathableSack wearable blanket for infants
- Product type
- Nightwear
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The BreathableBaby BreathableSacks are sleeveless, wearable blankets. They come in two sizes: small (10-18 pounds) and medium (16-24 pounds) and come in three colors: kiwi Whoo, pink Hip, and blue Splash. There is one animal stitched on the left chest of each blanket of an owl, hippo or elephant. Only BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 with a manufacture date of 04/17/2012 are included in the recall. A tag sewn inside the recalled units where the infant's right foot would be located states the "Date of Manufacture: 04/17/2012, Lot No. 124," along with the washing instructions on the back of the tag.
What can happen
The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Various stores and online retailers, and at www.breathablebaby.com, nationwide from June 2012 to August 2013 for about $20.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled breathablesack wearable blanket for infants?
Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.
What is the hazard?
The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.