Critical Alert
YourHealthToolkit Recalls Children's Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24702
YourHealthToolkit Recalls Children's Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
YourHealthToolkit LLC, of Columbus, Ohio · YourHealthToolkit 5-pound children's weighted blankets
Product Description
This recall involves 36-inch by 48-inch children's 5-pound weighted blankets sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The blankets have a zipper pouch. The blankets were sold in aqua blue on one side and gray on the other with fabric quilting and raised fabric dots, and have a YourHealthToolkit (YHT) logo attached as a hangtag to the seams of the blanket.
Hazard
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the children's weighted blankets and contact Amazon to receive a full refund. YourHealthToolkit is contacting all purchasers directly via Amazon with instructions on how to disable all product functionality or return the product.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using YourHealthToolkit 5-pound children's weighted blankets, according to a recall announced on October 12, 2023 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 280 and has been linked to fatalities. A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund by contacting YourHealthToolkit LLC, of Columbus, Ohio. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home. This recall carries the highest severity level due to reported deaths associated with the product defect.
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