Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard
Recall 07252 · Jul 24, 2007 · Pottery Barn Kids
31,000
units affected
31,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07252
- Date
- Jul 24, 2007
- Company
- Pottery Barn Kids
- Units affected
- 31,000
- Product
- Matelassé Crib Bumpers
- Product type
- Bumper Pads
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads "pottery barn kids".
What can happen
The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pottery Barn Kids has received two reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled matelassé crib bumpers?
Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement 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.