Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 14181 · May 15, 2014 · Nantucket Distributing
24,200
units affected
24,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14181
- Date
- May 15, 2014
- Company
- Nantucket Distributing
- Units affected
- 24,200
- Product
- Felt Easter Baskets
- Product type
- Seasonal Decoration
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recall includes felt Easter baskets with scalloped edges and a handle. The felt baskets were sold in five colors including blue, two shades of green and two shades of pink. The basket models include a blue basket with a small stuffed bunny face, a bright green basket with a bow, a light green basket with white and pink bunny ears, a bright pink basket with a bow and a pink basket with a bow and a yellow flower attachment. Black or white decorative beads are used as the eyes of the bunny and the center of the yellow flower attachment. The baskets measure 14" high by 9" wide at the widest point. The model number ct12011 and SKU number 30173064 are printed on a hangtag on the basket handle.
What can happen
Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using or displaying these felt Easter baskets and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! or Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! and Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled felt easter baskets?
Consumers should immediately stop using or displaying these felt Easter baskets and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! or Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young 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.