Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard

Recalled July 24, 2007 · CPSC recall 07252 · Pottery Barn Kids

Hazard

The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.

Units

About 31,000

Incidents / injuries

Pottery Barn Kids has received two reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads "pottery barn kids".

What to do

Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the company's website at www.potterybarnkids.com

Product

Matelassé Crib Bumpers

Manufacturer(s)

Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90.

Made in

Portugal

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →