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Archived - Multipurpose Baby Blankets
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2005
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001420
Affected products
Multipurpose Baby Blankets
Product description
For Canadian release:
Urgent - Consumer Product Recall Notice
Hazard identified
Although there have been no reported incidents, the decorative stitching on the edge of some of these multipurpose baby blankets can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn, posing a strangulation hazard to babies and young children.
Number sold
Approximately 1,600 blankets were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
Throughout March, April, May and June 2005.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Blankets & Beyond
- Retailer
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Loblaws Companies Ltd. of Brampton, Ontario
- Retailer
-
Zehrs
- Retailer
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No Frills
- Retailer
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Maxi
- Retailer
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Fortinos
- Retailer
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Atlantic Superstores
What you should do
Consumers who have this blanket should stop using it immediately and return it as soon as possible to one of the previously mentioned stores for a full refund. Blankets & Beyond immediately pulled the unsold items off sale. For further information about this product recall, please contact Mrs. Diane Goulet at 514-381-1711, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EDT), dianegoulet@total.net.