Recalls / 2009-05-05
Ambler Mountain Works Recalls Children's Knitted Hats Due to Choking Hazard
09209 · Recalled 2009-05-05 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The eyeballs on the Erwin Beanie and the octopus legs on the Poseidon Beanie can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard.
Reported injuries
The firm is aware of one incident involving the detachment of the legs of the octopus. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the beanies and return them to Ambler Mountain for a free product replacement or cut off the frog's eyes and the octopus legs and permanently dispose of them.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Erwin Beanie and Poseidon Beanie Children's Knitted Hats | About 370 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Ambler Mountain Works
- Made in
- Nepal
- Sold at
- Specialty sports, ski shops nationwide
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Ambler at (888) 267-6968 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday to Friday or by email Ambler at returns@amblermw.com
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Source: CPSC recall 09209. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.