Target has announced a recall of its children’s weighted blankets after reports of two girls suffocating under one. The blankets, which are designed to help children with anxiety and sensory processing disorders, were sold at Target stores and on Target.com between November 2020 and December 2022.
The recall was issued after the company received reports of two girls, ages 3 and 6, suffocating under the blanket while they were sleeping. Target stated that there have been no injuries reported but they are recalling the product as a precautionary measure.
The recalled blankets are made of polyester and have a removable, machine-washable cover. They are available in different colors and patterns and measure 48 inches by 72 inches. The recall affects approximately 87,000 blankets.
The company is urging customers who have purchased the recalled blanket to stop using it immediately and to return it to any Target store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Target’s customer service at 800-440-0680 for more information.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has also issued a warning about the dangers of weighted blankets for children, stating that “weighted products can pose suffocation hazards for children under the age of 2 and for those who cannot remove the weight from themselves.”
In conclusion, Target has announced a recall of its children’s weighted blankets after reports of two girls suffocating under one. The recall was issued after the company received reports of two girls, ages 3 and 6, suffocating under the blanket while they were sleeping. Target is urging customers who have purchased the recalled blanket to stop using it immediately and to return it to any Target store for a full refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has also issued a warning about the dangers of weighted blankets for children, stating that “weighted products can pose suffocation hazards for children under the age of 2 and for those who cannot remove the weight from themselves.”
