Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported — CPSC recall 23078

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Source date Dec 22, 2022. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

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What the record says

Product
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.
Reason
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
Classification
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Recalling firm
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Quantity
About 204,000
Agency-reported status
Published recall notice
Source record identifier
23078

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Dec 22, 2022

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