Tuesday, May 20, 2008

RECALL: Children's Animal-Themed Blankets Due to Stangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Douglas Company of Keene, N.H., today announced a voluntary recall of 74,000 Lil’ Snugglers™ Children’s Blankets.
The blanket’s satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard. The firm has 18 reports of the satin separating from the blanket. No injuries have been reported. The recalled children’s blankets are 14 inches square with an animal head sewn in the middle. The satin border around the outside edge is about one inch wide. The blankets were sold in the following styles:
Only blankets with a P.O. number of 1330 or below are included in this recall. The style number, followed by the P.O. number, is identified on a white tab sewn into the blankets behind the Douglas red label.
Style # 1327 - Cream Lamb
Style # 1328 - Cream/Tan Horse
Style # 1329 - Green Frog
Style # 1330 - Pink Horse
Style #1331 - Blue Bear
Style # 1332 - Yellow Giraffe
Style # 1333 - Tan Pup
Style # 1339 - Yellow Duck
Style # 1341 - Brown Monkey
Style # 1351 - Pink Bear
The style number, followed by the P.O. number, is identified on a white tab sewn into the blankets behind the Douglas red label.
Sold by specialty stores nationwide and on the Web from April 2005 through December 2007 for about $12; they were manufactured in China.
Consumers should take the blankets away from children immediately and return it to Douglas for a free replacement blanket or credit toward another item of equal value. For additional information, contact Douglas Co. at 800-992-9002 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. onday through Friday, or visit http://www.douglastoys.com/, or e-mail the firm at linda@douglastoys.com
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