Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported
This recall was issued December 22, 2022.
- Posted
- December 22, 2022
- Recall Number
- 23078
- Quantity
- About 204,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
Action Taken
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.
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Incidents & Injuries
A 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in April 2022. Target has received four reports of children becoming entrapped in these weighted blankets, including the two fatalities.