CPSC Recall in 2009: Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-209

Date: May 04, 2009

Product Name: Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats

Recall Description:

The Erwin Beanie is primarily green and white yarn knitted to configure a frog with white eyeballs and a red smile. The Poseidon Beanie comes in several colors of yarn and has hand sewn turtles, whales and octopus attached to the beanie. The beanies have the firm's logos "Ambler" or "A" printed on a fabric tag.

Hazard Description:

The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 370

Incidents:

The firm is aware of one incident involving the detachment of the legs of the octopus. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Specialty sports and ski shops nationwide from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

Nepal