Swaddle Bee Recalls Children's Security Blankets Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19758 · Jul 9, 2019 · Swaddle Bee
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19758
- Date
- Jul 9, 2019
- Company
- Swaddle Bee
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Loviebee children's security blankets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Swaddle Bee's Loviebee security blankets for infants. The blankets were sold in blue/gray, blue/white, pink/gray and pink/white color combinations with optional personalized embroidery. They have a polyester minky fabric on one side and velour on the other side and measure about 16 inches by 16 inches. The blankets have two straps with a metal snap at the end of each strap and the body of the blanket to attach the blanket to a stroller, crib or car seat or wrist. The Swaddle Bee logo is on a sewn-on tag attached to the corner of the blanket.
What can happen
The blanket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Swaddle Bee to receive a full refund. Swaddle Bee is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Swaddle Bee has received two reports of the blanket's metal snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at swaddlebee.com and on the Swaddle Bee Instagram account from September 2018 through May 2019 for about $24
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled loviebee children's security blankets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blankets and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Swaddle Bee to receive a full refund. Swaddle Bee is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The blanket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard.
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.