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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 204,000 units
Recall No. 23-078 Published December 22, 2022

Pillowfort™ Weighted Blankets

A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation. sold at Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com. The blankets were sold from December 2018 – September 2022.

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Recalled Pillowfort Weighted Blanket – Unicorn – White
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Recalled Pillowfort Weighted Blanket – Unicorn – White

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Why it was recalled

A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

A 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in April 2022. Target has received four reports of children becoming entrapped in these weighted blankets, including the two fatalities.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immediately and contact Target for a refund. Target is also contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns. The consumer will receive a refund of $40 in the form of a credit for use at Target stores or online at www.target.com, or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 204,000
Made inChina
Sold atExclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com. The blankets were sold
Sales periodDecember 2018 – September 2022

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-440-0680
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily to receive a prepaid return label to return the blankets by mail or return to any Target store

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.