Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-12-22 · 23078
Hazards
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
Recall
Number
23078
Date
2022-12-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pillowfort™ Weighted Blankets
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com. The blankets were sold from December 2018 through September 2022 for $40.
Importer(s)
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Pillowfort Weighted Blankets. The blankets weigh 6 pounds, measure 60 inches long and 40 inches wide and have a removable, waterproof, washable cover. The blankets come in eight prints or colors including unicorn white, space navy, pink, blue, gray, buffalo plaid red, blue constellation, and unicorn pink. Item numbers 097-02-0140 (Unicorn - White), 097-02-0148 (Space Navy), 097-02-0361(Pink), 097-02-0363 (Blue), 097-02-0364 (Gray), 097-02-1603 (Buffalo Plaid - Red), 097-02-3904 (Blue Constellation) and 097-02-3905 (Unicorn - Pink) are printed on the fabric tag attached to the removable covers of the blankets.