Douglas Co. Recalls Children’s Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Released: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Douglas Co., of Keene N.H., is voluntarily recalling about 74,000 Lil’ Snugglers Children’s Blankets. The blanket’s satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Lil’ Snugglers Children’s Blankets
Description
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:
| Style Number | Description | P.O. Number |
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| 1327 | Cream Lamb | Only blankets witha P.O. number of1330 or below areincluded in this recall |
| 1328 | Cream/Tan Horse |
| 1329 | Green Frog |
| 1330 | Pink Horse |
| 1331 | Blue Bear |
| 1332 | Yellow Giraffe |
| 1333 | Tan Pup |
| 1339 | Yellow Duck |
| 1341 | Brown Monkey |
| 1351 | Pink Bear |
Hazards
The blanket’s satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard.
Incidents
The firm has 18 reports of the satin separating from the blanket. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
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