Goochie Goo Garbs Recalls Children's Sensory Grab Garb Blankets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 15113 · Apr 16, 2015 · Goochie Goo Garbs
125
units affected
125
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15113
- Date
- Apr 16, 2015
- Company
- Goochie Goo Garbs
- Units affected
- 125
- Product
- Sensory Grab Garb Blankets
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The Sensory Grab Garb blanket is a 6-inch square of soft fabric with crinkle paper inside and ribbon tags in the middle of each of the four sides. One side of the blanket contains a white satin ribbon tag with the words "Goochie Goo Garbs" on it. The polka-dot ribbon tags are black, blue, green, pink or red ribbons with white polka-dots. The blankets come in a variety of child themed patterns including shapes, animals and superhero themes. Only the 6-inch square Sensory Grab Garb blankets with colored polka-dot ribbon tags attached to the side of the blanket are included in the recall.
What can happen
Wire-edged ribbon used in the blanket's ribbon tags can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these Sensory Grab Garb blankets and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement blanket.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a child that was scratched by the wire that came out of the ribbon tag.
- Sold at
- Various children's specialty stores in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Pennsylvania from July 2014 through March 2015 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sensory grab garb blankets?
Consumers should immediately stop using these Sensory Grab Garb blankets and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement blanket.
What is the hazard?
Wire-edged ribbon used in the blanket's ribbon tags can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
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.