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TJX Recalls Baby Blankets Due to Choking, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Reported: October 20, 2022 Initiated: October 20, 2022 #23018

Product Description

This recall involves Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets sold in cream, blush, taupe, mint, gray, lavender, ivory, ochre, pale blue, sage and terracotta colors with a "Made in India" hangtag with an elephant design. The blankets have fringe around the edges and measure about 32 inches by 40 inches. "MITTAL INTERNATIONAL" and one of the following style numbers are printed on a sewn-in label: BSKTCREAM, BSKTCRM, BSKTIVO, BSKTIVRB, BSKTLAV, BSKTMGRY, BSKTMINT, BSKTOCHR, BSKT-OCHRE, BSKTRSMK, BSKT-SAGE, BSKTSPA, BSKTSLVR, BSKTTERRA, MI-B1, MI-B2, MI-B3, MI-B4, MI-BSK-223BL, MI-BSK-223BM, MI-BSK-227M, MI-BSK-237L, MI-BSK-240L, MI-BSK-240M, MI-BLUSH, MIBLUSH, MI-PBLUE, MI-NAT, MI-OCHRE, MIDMINT, MI-DMINT, MIPBLUE, MI-TAUPE, MITAUPE. "MADE IN INDIA" is printed on the bottom sewn-in label.

Reason for Recall

The threads in the recalled woven baby blankets can come loose and detach posing choking, entrapment and strangulation hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby blankets and return them to any HomeGoods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for their choice of a full refund or store credit. Alternately, consumers can contact TJX for instructions on how to submit a photo of the recalled blanket, along with their contact information and written confirmation that they will discard the blanket to receive a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card.

Details

Units Affected
About 108,000 (In addition, about 3,550 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets sold in cream, blush, taupe, mint, gray, lavender, ivory, ochre, pale blue, sage and terracotta colors with a "Made in India" hangtag with an elephant design. The blankets have fringe around the edges and measure about 32 inches by 40 inches. "MITTAL INTERNATIONAL" and one of the following style numbers are printed on a sewn-in label: BSKTCREAM, BSKTCRM, BSKTIVO, BSKTIVRB, BSKTLAV, BSKTMGRY, BSKTMINT, BSKTOCHR, BSKT-OCHRE, BSKTRSMK, BSKT-SAGE, BSKTSPA, BSKTSLVR, BSKTTERRA, MI-B1, MI-B2, MI-B3, MI-B4, MI-BSK-223BL, MI-BSK-223BM, MI-BSK-227M, MI-BSK-237L, MI-BSK-240L, MI-BSK-240M, MI-BLUSH, MIBLUSH, MI-PBLUE, MI-NAT, MI-OCHRE, MIDMINT, MI-DMINT, MIPBLUE, MI-TAUPE, MITAUPE. "MADE IN INDIA" is printed on the bottom sewn-in label.. Units affected: About 108,000 (In addition, about 3,550 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The threads in the recalled woven baby blankets can come loose and detach posing choking, entrapment and strangulation hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby blankets and return them to any HomeGoods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for their choice of a full refund or store credit. Alternately, consumers can contact TJX for instructions on how to submit a photo of the recalled blanket, along with their contact information and written confirmation that they will discard the blanket to receive a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 20, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23018.