Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard
Released: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 Matelassé Crib Bumpers. The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Matelassé Crib Bumpers
Description
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".
Hazards
The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Incidents
Pottery Barn Kids has received two reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.
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