CPSC recall 13-204, announced May 29, 2013, covers Pure Mars Sweet Lambie Crib Bumper (about 12,000 units). The thread in the decorative stitching on the bumper can loosen, posing an entanglement hazard to infants. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately check the tag on the bumper for the month and year of manufacture and stop using the bumper if the date is 04/2009 through 07/2012. Recall contact: call (855) 323-5138, or go to www.potterybarnkids.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model number "708859," "708917" or "7988348" and "Sweet Lambie Bumper" appear on a tag fastened to the bottom edge of the bumpers.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Pottery Barn Kids Sweet Lambie Bumpers manufactured from April 2009 through July 2012. The cotton bumpers are padded and fit standard cribs. Lambs in grass and lambs with trees are embroidered on the interior and exterior of the bumpers. They were available in the colors pink, blue and ivory/oatmeal. Model number "708859," "708917" or "7988348" and "Sweet Lambie Bumper" appear on a tag fastened to the bottom edge of the bumpers. The date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format is printed on a tag attached to the bumper near the model number tag.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The thread in the decorative stitching on the bumper can loosen, posing an entanglement hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the decorative stitching coming loose and entangling children, including reports of the thread wrapping around a child's neck. No serious injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately check the tag on the bumper for the month and year of manufacture and stop using the bumper if the date is 04/2009 through 07/2012. Consumers with recalled bumpers should contact Pottery Barn Kids for instructions on how to return the bumpers to receive a gift card in the amount of a full refund or a replacement bumper and to receive free return shipping for recalled bumpers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pure Mars
- Manufacturer
- Pure Mars, of China
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets
- Recall number
- 13-204
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn Kids stores and catalogs and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, and online at potterybarnkids.com from April 2009 through July 2012 for between $129 and $149.
- Importer
- Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco
Sweet Lambie Crib Bumper
CPSC product type: Bumper Pads
Recall contact information
Pottery Barn Kids; toll-free at (855) 323-5138, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily, or online at www.potterybarnkids.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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