CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Pottery Barn Kids Announce Recall of Chamois Blankets

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-091

Date: January 23, 2005

Product Name: Chamois Blankets

Recall Description:

This recall involves children's chamois blankets made of 100% polyester. The blankets were sold in yellow, pink, blue and green, and the reverse side of all the blankets are white. Decorative yarn in a coordinating color is stitched around the blanket's edge. The blanket measures 30-inches wide by 40-inches long and are labeled for stroller use. A label on the blanket reads "pottery barn kids" and "Made in Korea."

Hazard Description:

The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 92,000

Incidents:

Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Pottery Barn Kids' stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

Korea