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Recalls / 2013-10-29

BreathableBaby Recalls Wearable Blanket Due to Choking Hazard

14007 · Recalled 2013-10-29 · CPSC page

Kiwi Whoo “Owl” BreathableSack
Kiwi Whoo “Owl” BreathableSack

Description

The BreathableBaby BreathableSacks are sleeveless, wearable blankets. They come in two sizes: small (10-18 pounds) and medium (16-24 pounds) and come in three colors: kiwi Whoo, pink Hip, and blue Splash. There is one animal stitched on the left chest of each blanket of an owl, hippo or elephant. Only BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 with a manufacture date of 04/17/2012 are included in the recall. A tag sewn inside the recalled units where the infant's right foot would be located states the "Date of Manufacture: 04/17/2012, Lot No. 124," along with the washing instructions on the back of the tag.

Hazards

The zipper pull tabs and sliders can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the BreathableSacks from Lot No. 124 and contact BreathableBaby to request a replacement garment.

Products

NameModelUnits
BreathableSack wearable blanket for infantsAbout 15,000

Parties

Importer
BreathableBaby LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Made in
China
Sold at
Various stores, online retailers, at www.breathablebaby.com, nationwide

Consumer contact

BreathableBaby toll-free at (877) 827-4442 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.breathablebaby.com and click on Recall Information.

More images

Pink Hip “Hippo” BreathableSack Back of BreathableSack
Pink Hip “Hippo” BreathableSack Back of BreathableSack
Blue Splash “Elephant” BreathableSack
Blue Splash “Elephant” BreathableSack
Front of BreathableSack Tag
Front of BreathableSack Tag
Tag with DATE OF MANUFACTURE 04/17/2012 and Lot No. 124
Tag with DATE OF MANUFACTURE 04/17/2012 and Lot No. 124

Source: CPSC recall 14007. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.