Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
What to do
CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immediately and contact Target for a refund. Target is also contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns. The consumer will receive a refund of $40 in the form of a credit for use at Target stores or online at www.target.com, or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher.
Brands named
Recall history
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